| 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 | $129.96 | 10.144% | $143.1431 | $143.14 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.76 | 4.617% | $170.2746 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 11.546% | $279.4673 | $279.47 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.98 | 6.723% | $34.13 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.26 | 10.384% | $160.3438 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.27 | 10.285% | $178.9595 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.94 | 11.821% | $193.3832 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.71 | $1,159.7015 | $1,159.69 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.70 | |