| 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 | $146.45 | 7.254% | $157.0735 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.88 | 10.855% | $155.064 | $155.06 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.25 | 8.853% | $185.3222 | $185.32 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.82 | 3.322% | $253.9861 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.63 | 9.706% | $242.0443 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.96 | 3.594% | $223.7216 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.75 | 9.357% | $157.2007 | $157.20 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.74 | $1,374.4124 | $1,374.40 | $1,374.35 | $1,374.40 | |