| 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 | $147.90 | 7.315% | $158.7189 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.31 | 8.418% | $234.519 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.51 | 7.313% | $125.0304 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.88 | 5.440% | $218.1343 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.68 | 4.405% | $57.0887 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.45 | 11.685% | $95.4348 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.75 | 7.857% | $118.3731 | $118.37 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.48 | $1,007.2992 | $1,007.29 | $1,007.30 | $1,007.20 | |