| 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 | $106.56 | 12.753% | $120.1496 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 3.864% | $177.1089 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.28 | 3.458% | $144.0963 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.54 | 9.636% | $156.2752 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.99 | 13.681% | $82.9758 | $82.98 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.71 | 5.556% | $178.0835 | $178.08 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.76 | 3.802% | $183.4804 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.36 | $1,042.1697 | $1,042.18 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.20 | |