| 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 | $148.38 | 5.174% | $156.0572 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.72 | 4.795% | $186.2417 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.49 | 10.169% | $53.4209 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.41 | 8.860% | $106.0405 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.73 | 12.112% | $256.4338 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.90 | 4.845% | $138.2906 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.69 | 3.474% | $164.2029 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.32 | $1,060.6876 | $1,060.68 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.60 | |