| 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 | $136.73 | 10.125% | $150.5739 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.43 | 11.428% | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.59 | 11.561% | $201.468 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.31 | 10.338% | $186.8133 | $186.81 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.69 | 12.474% | $160.4892 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.88 | 3.287% | $40.158 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.63 | 10.421% | $204.9745 | $204.97 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.26 | $1,059.7269 | $1,059.72 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.90 | |