| 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 | $142.65 | 11.525% | $159.0904 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.41 | 5.245% | $103.5716 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.65 | 3.381% | $248.7864 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.98 | 6.829% | $220.0464 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.39 | 8.189% | $23.1416 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.39 | 9.431% | $147.0643 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.28 | 10.616% | $145.2167 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.75 | $1,046.9174 | $1,046.92 | $1,046.90 | $1,046.90 | |