| 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 | $150.40 | 8.658% | $163.4216 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.60 | 3.112% | $163.5356 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.72 | 11.800% | $143.909 | $143.91 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.72 | 5.873% | $205.0972 | $205.10 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.62 | 6.427% | $147.5291 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.58 | 8.785% | $155.1057 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.86 | 13.653% | $194.1875 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.50 | $1,172.7857 | $1,172.80 | $1,172.80 | $1,172.70 | |