| 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 | $143.41 | 10.296% | $158.1755 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.75 | 5.512% | $256.1304 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.60 | 9.179% | $170.9743 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.61 | 10.565% | $165.4163 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.60 | 7.288% | $12.4454 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.92 | 7.317% | $198.4506 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.41 | 4.306% | $169.4034 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.30 | $1,130.9959 | $1,131.00 | $1,131.00 | $1,131.00 | |