| 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 | $142.80 | 9.795% | $156.7873 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.98 | 8.267% | $15.1357 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.26 | 6.857% | $251.3918 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.90 | 5.340% | $92.5939 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.80 | 8.598% | $110.5528 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.97 | 9.169% | $197.5631 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.87 | 5.665% | $225.9857 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.58 | $1,050.0103 | $1,050.01 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.10 | |