| 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 | $140.85 | 10.784% | $156.0393 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.83 | 6.322% | $161.4287 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.30 | 12.510% | $161.2268 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.83 | 11.411% | $175.84 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.43 | 12.161% | $144.0484 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.35 | 13.204% | $252.8411 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.80 | 4.216% | $26.8877 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.39 | $1,078.3120 | $1,078.32 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.10 | |