| 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 | $147.45 | 8.715% | $160.3003 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.45 | 7.720% | $137.2891 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.43 | 9.341% | $254.1413 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.77 | 5.656% | $147.6754 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.74 | 3.646% | $32.8972 | $32.90 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.72 | 9.804% | $252.2417 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.78 | 10.775% | $111.639 | $111.64 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.34 | $1,096.1840 | $1,096.19 | $1,096.25 | $1,096.10 | |