| 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 | $144.49 | 8.635% | $156.9667 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.39 | 6.318% | $9.9833 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.73 | 5.221% | $147.0253 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.89 | 5.247% | $165.122 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.86 | 9.748% | $220.4398 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.48 | 3.311% | $105.8731 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.67 | 9.639% | $235.362 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.51 | $1,040.7722 | $1,040.77 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.80 | |