| 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 | $231.42 | 5.508% | $244.1666 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.61 | 8.835% | $156.2979 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.29 | 3.689% | $82.215 | $82.22 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.68 | 10.758% | $104.8657 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.41 | 4.394% | $205.0403 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.36 | 9.431% | $144.8429 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.32 | 11.239% | $164.9897 | $164.99 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.09 | $1,102.4181 | $1,102.43 | $1,102.40 | $1,102.40 | |