| 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 | $144.87 | 9.319% | $158.3704 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.82 | 7.840% | $184.2123 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.49 | 10.673% | $231.8489 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.59 | 13.811% | $278.3703 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.68 | 9.478% | $169.3406 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.98 | 11.839% | $24.5822 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.94 | 9.677% | $137.0304 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.37 | $1,183.7551 | $1,183.75 | $1,183.75 | $1,183.70 | |