| 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 | $156.80 | 7.409% | $168.4173 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.91 | 5.558% | $150.8529 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.79 | 8.326% | $48.5192 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.66 | 5.199% | $138.505 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.66 | 9.343% | $256.5843 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.57 | 13.305% | $183.0669 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.48 | 9.874% | $151.0548 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.87 | $1,097.0004 | $1,097.00 | $1,096.95 | $1,097.10 | |