| 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 | $142.33 | 10.383% | $157.1081 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.46 | 12.346% | $253.2953 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.61 | 4.506% | $106.1885 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.54 | 9.413% | $62.9562 | $62.96 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.48 | 13.646% | $211.9271 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.31 | 8.679% | $79.6726 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.99 | 12.391% | $67.4234 | $67.42 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.72 | $938.5712 | $938.58 | $938.55 | $938.60 | |