| 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 | $144.64 | 6.785% | $154.4538 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.97 | 6.437% | $62.7659 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.75 | 11.225% | $261.1007 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.58 | 7.284% | $188.3692 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.82 | 13.428% | $20.2129 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.38 | 4.114% | $236.7344 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.58 | 5.868% | $121.3036 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.72 | $1,044.9405 | $1,044.93 | $1,044.90 | $1,045.00 | |