| 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 | $144.55 | 8.685% | $157.1042 | $157.10 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.51 | 9.279% | $197.2595 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.89 | 6.337% | $75.3823 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.95 | 3.223% | $250.7803 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.46 | 5.834% | $161.3545 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.43 | 4.166% | $98.364 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.38 | 10.777% | $157.7243 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.17 | $1,097.9691 | $1,097.95 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.10 | |