| 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 | $139.80 | 12.388% | $157.1184 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.88 | 3.570% | $180.0875 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.50 | 6.300% | $34.5475 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.88 | 9.794% | $170.0489 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.68 | 9.389% | $240.3058 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.82 | 5.828% | $152.2018 | $152.20 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.94 | 6.402% | $46.753 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.50 | $981.0629 | $981.07 | $981.05 | $981.00 | |