| 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 | $144.77 | 9.543% | $158.5854 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.48 | 6.446% | $63.3141 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.27 | 8.708% | $201.4033 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.67 | 3.872% | $99.3743 | $99.37 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.66 | 12.713% | $255.4753 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.69 | 6.575% | $185.1101 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.74 | 10.348% | $224.823 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.28 | $1,188.0855 | $1,188.08 | $1,188.05 | $1,188.10 | |