| 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 | $141.88 | 5.777% | $150.0764 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.99 | 6.574% | $100.1689 | $100.17 | $100.15 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.54 | 10.325% | $251.0335 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.93 | 8.365% | $42.1865 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.41 | 11.228% | $220.6875 | $220.69 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.96 | 6.560% | $133.1574 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.64 | 10.317% | $258.8478 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.35 | $1,156.1580 | $1,156.17 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.20 | |