| 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 | $139.73 | 13.273% | $158.2764 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.28 | 10.428% | $83.1302 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.73 | 9.778% | $100.6994 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.63 | 8.315% | $215.1461 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.46 | 3.590% | $142.3948 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.87 | 3.719% | $257.0883 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.30 | 7.593% | $186.4587 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.00 | $1,143.1939 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.25 | $1,143.20 | |