| 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 | $141.54 | 11.527% | $157.8553 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.56 | 4.617% | $101.0182 | $101.02 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.86 | 9.770% | $88.76 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.50 | 4.196% | $178.6961 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.40 | 11.354% | $210.9045 | $210.90 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.87 | 7.664% | $237.7975 | $237.80 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.70 | 3.191% | $122.4877 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.43 | $1,097.5193 | $1,097.53 | $1,097.50 | $1,097.60 | |