| 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 | $143.87 | 6.438% | $153.1324 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.54 | 3.342% | $84.2651 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.70 | 10.580% | $42.7945 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.83 | 4.403% | $44.7158 | $44.72 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.79 | 11.288% | $191.1817 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.46 | 8.634% | $114.5654 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.63 | 11.477% | $261.5585 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.82 | $892.2134 | $892.22 | $892.20 | $892.30 | |