| 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 | $150.36 | 8.492% | $163.1286 | $163.13 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.77 | 9.455% | $157.3635 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.32 | 13.856% | $171.1483 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.86 | 7.440% | $264.152 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 12.678% | $108.7343 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.25 | 7.150% | $70.9869 | $70.99 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.95 | 9.320% | $189.0689 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.01 | $1,124.5825 | $1,124.58 | $1,124.60 | $1,124.60 | |