| 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 | $143.52 | 9.447% | $157.0783 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.98 | 11.607% | $164.04 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.38 | 5.638% | $74.348 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.85 | 3.682% | $19.5441 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.99 | 6.125% | $220.7294 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.67 | 6.613% | $251.2549 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.43 | 11.324% | $184.1633 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.82 | $1,071.1580 | $1,071.15 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.10 | |