| 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 | $142.80 | 7.555% | $153.5885 | $153.59 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.53 | 5.845% | $213.3094 | $213.31 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.57 | 6.777% | $263.28 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.31 | 3.478% | $144.1552 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.81 | 11.195% | $80.9611 | $80.96 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.70 | 11.720% | $210.8156 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.86 | 3.259% | $35.9961 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.58 | $1,102.1059 | $1,102.12 | $1,102.10 | $1,102.20 | |