| 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 | $142.96 | 5.725% | $151.1445 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.64 | 9.583% | $99.326 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.81 | 3.497% | $232.6716 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.39 | 10.429% | $266.5646 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.70 | 3.171% | $225.635 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.74 | 8.486% | $17.0757 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.63 | 13.132% | $48.2282 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.87 | $1,040.6456 | $1,040.65 | $1,040.70 | $1,040.60 | |