| 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 | $146.72 | 8.229% | $158.7936 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.74 | 7.181% | $231.2323 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.83 | 5.647% | $195.2674 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.96 | 3.704% | $199.0702 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.42 | 13.737% | $197.2427 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.65 | 9.601% | $148.6738 | $148.67 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.36 | 8.706% | $47.1349 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.68 | $1,177.4149 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.40 | |