| 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 | $145.79 | 11.284% | $162.2409 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 6.439% | $154.7942 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.36 | 11.221% | $147.2121 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.32 | 12.615% | $180.5444 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.47 | 9.400% | $107.7262 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.92 | 8.301% | $77.8901 | $77.89 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.27 | 9.463% | $169.9632 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.56 | $1,000.3711 | $1,000.36 | $1,000.40 | $1,000.30 | |