| 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 | $143.61 | 10.345% | $158.4665 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.51 | 13.765% | $7.4061 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.66 | 6.715% | $58.3304 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.94 | 4.594% | $210.1712 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.25 | 9.417% | $251.9326 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.38 | 6.513% | $86.6803 | $86.68 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.85 | 8.352% | $263.1328 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.20 | $1,036.1199 | $1,036.12 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.10 | |