| 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 | $142.73 | 7.488% | $153.4176 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.51 | 11.574% | $31.8097 | $31.81 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.78 | 10.652% | $256.4692 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.47 | 7.683% | $121.1111 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.44 | 13.728% | $189.2889 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 6.417% | $235.4902 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.47 | 8.694% | $174.4213 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.69 | $1,162.0080 | $1,162.01 | $1,161.95 | $1,162.00 | |