| 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 | $150.58 | 5.660% | $159.1028 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.94 | 6.113% | $109.2327 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.46 | 9.716% | $160.6901 | $160.69 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.38 | 13.143% | $244.8188 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.60 | 3.774% | $69.1135 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.34 | 8.123% | $123.6278 | $123.63 | $123.65 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.62 | 11.269% | $271.0735 | $271.07 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.92 | $1,137.6592 | $1,137.65 | $1,137.65 | $1,137.60 | |