| 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 | $143.95 | 13.274% | $163.0579 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.40 | 3.667% | $163.1719 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.71 | 5.423% | $125.1476 | $125.15 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.25 | 6.422% | $241.844 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.62 | 5.470% | $129.3273 | $129.33 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.51 | 6.507% | $185.8654 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.25 | 10.541% | $108.6065 | $108.61 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.69 | $1,117.0206 | $1,117.03 | $1,117.00 | $1,117.00 | |