| 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 | $132.38 | 13.741% | $150.5703 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.26 | 4.535% | $161.2557 | $161.26 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.88 | 5.192% | $180.804 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.63 | 5.814% | $19.7131 | $19.71 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 12.694% | $156.2277 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.25 | 11.487% | $271.1921 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.33 | 7.406% | $231.2773 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.36 | $1,171.0402 | $1,171.04 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.10 | |