| 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 | $138.95 | 12.568% | $156.4132 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.60 | 6.253% | $230.144 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.99 | 5.625% | $109.8394 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.28 | 6.575% | $79.1639 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.41 | 12.428% | $250.0511 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.52 | 12.447% | $33.1944 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.39 | 11.856% | $11.6218 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.14 | $870.4278 | $870.41 | $870.40 | $870.40 | |