| 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 | $229.75 | 5.823% | $243.1283 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.36 | 3.436% | $192.7633 | $192.76 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.82 | 3.116% | $150.3638 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.45 | 7.750% | $136.2499 | $136.25 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.61 | 4.145% | $18.3399 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.57 | 7.296% | $166.9204 | $166.92 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.42 | 6.187% | $254.2329 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.98 | $1,161.9985 | $1,161.99 | $1,162.00 | $1,161.90 | |