| 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 | $145.27 | 8.835% | $158.1046 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.49 | 6.253% | $239.5899 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.41 | 8.196% | $62.1153 | $62.12 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.36 | 4.752% | $211.9761 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.92 | 11.852% | $232.5627 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.75 | 5.664% | $50.4546 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 7.555% | $83.4304 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.77 | $1,038.2336 | $1,038.23 | $1,038.25 | $1,038.30 | |