| 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 | $147.41 | 7.517% | $158.4908 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.82 | 12.856% | $180.3665 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.68 | 12.730% | $261.1729 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.26 | 11.333% | $23.6694 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.75 | 10.824% | $122.7376 | $122.74 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.28 | 8.268% | $77.1734 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.29 | 11.357% | $216.3555 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.49 | $1,039.9661 | $1,039.97 | $1,039.90 | $1,040.10 | |