| 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 | $148.33 | 6.742% | $158.3304 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.74 | 6.361% | $146.5016 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.87 | 6.567% | $198.0761 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.47 | 6.544% | $40.9875 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.44 | 4.382% | $178.9525 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.29 | 6.468% | $186.6278 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.47 | 13.435% | $197.91 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.61 | $1,107.3859 | $1,107.39 | $1,107.45 | $1,107.40 | |