| 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 | $142.76 | 10.654% | $157.9697 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.40 | 5.253% | $136.1974 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.38 | 9.310% | $186.2424 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.95 | 9.816% | $82.3071 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.33 | 5.744% | $40.5317 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.44 | 8.316% | $142.3706 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.64 | 8.806% | $223.7487 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.90 | $969.3676 | $969.37 | $969.35 | $969.30 | |