| 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 | $154.58 | 4.334% | $161.2795 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.63 | 3.284% | $87.4092 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.66 | 9.377% | $262.1329 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.91 | 6.237% | $197.5052 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 11.804% | $134.9698 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.66 | 6.694% | $98.8627 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.35 | 12.793% | $148.1536 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.51 | $1,090.3129 | $1,090.31 | $1,090.30 | $1,090.40 | |