| 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 | $157.38 | 3.173% | $162.3737 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.73 | 11.631% | $191.7039 | $191.70 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.58 | 11.458% | $234.7083 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.80 | 10.337% | $13.0198 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.86 | 10.694% | $150.3889 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.78 | 3.262% | $148.4701 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.52 | 6.768% | $155.3688 | $155.37 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.65 | $1,056.0335 | $1,056.03 | $1,055.95 | $1,056.10 | |