| 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 | $150.85 | 6.782% | $161.0806 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.27 | 8.227% | $117.1774 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.99 | 7.389% | $185.7722 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.30 | 6.347% | $136.4432 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.94 | 13.341% | $281.0177 | $281.02 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.46 | 13.121% | $180.3827 | $180.38 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.92 | 10.627% | $40.8435 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.73 | $1,102.7173 | $1,102.71 | $1,102.75 | $1,102.70 | |