| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $151.25 | 9.808% | $166.0846 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.85 | 4.198% | $88.412 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.77 | 12.718% | $211.6506 | $211.65 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.54 | 13.873% | $243.1644 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.94 | 5.676% | $145.7695 | $145.77 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.81 | 5.665% | $149.8435 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.35 | 7.413% | $95.9735 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.51 | $1,100.8981 | $1,100.88 | $1,100.85 | $1,101.00 | |