| 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 | $142.65 | 13.746% | $162.2587 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.92 | 9.554% | $151.0969 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.48 | 8.442% | $33.0531 | $33.05 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.69 | 6.557% | $235.1606 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.38 | 11.278% | $187.3699 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.61 | 11.588% | $15.1871 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.97 | 10.136% | $197.1104 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.70 | $981.2367 | $981.24 | $981.20 | $981.40 | |