| 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 | $156.52 | 10.635% | $173.1659 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.37 | 6.744% | $158.3761 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.89 | 9.791% | $103.0828 | $103.08 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.99 | 12.706% | $103.6782 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.77 | 13.462% | $269.7786 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.85 | 3.496% | $96.096 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.82 | 8.357% | $240.3575 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.21 | $1,144.5351 | $1,144.55 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.70 | |