| 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 | $142.75 | 11.586% | $159.289 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.25 | 6.109% | $245.3771 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.71 | 5.521% | $88.3316 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.99 | 7.665% | $39.8253 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.49 | 9.265% | $54.0752 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.60 | 5.289% | $190.1519 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.36 | 6.235% | $104.4927 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.15 | $881.5428 | $881.55 | $881.65 | $881.60 | |