| 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 | $152.98 | 3.338% | $158.0865 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.98 | 5.217% | $146.2306 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.71 | 9.354% | $139.656 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.91 | 10.716% | $10.972 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.98 | 5.739% | $106.7752 | $106.78 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.91 | 11.518% | $244.1241 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.56 | 11.443% | $279.2316 | $279.23 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.03 | $1,085.0760 | $1,085.08 | $1,085.10 | $1,085.10 | |