| 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 | $147.66 | 7.385% | $158.5647 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.72 | 13.413% | $173.2043 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.64 | 12.533% | $242.6662 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.28 | 8.358% | $168.2583 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.53 | 10.856% | $247.7964 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.48 | 7.805% | $182.7079 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.83 | 6.635% | $186.43 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.14 | $1,359.6278 | $1,359.63 | $1,359.60 | $1,359.70 | |