| 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 | $145.27 | 8.369% | $157.4276 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.41 | 13.347% | $270.2306 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.33 | 10.740% | $122.1794 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.88 | 13.167% | $184.3264 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.66 | 8.426% | $259.8538 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.49 | 3.760% | $30.5988 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.99 | 12.324% | $90.9712 | $90.97 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.03 | $1,115.5878 | $1,115.59 | $1,115.65 | $1,115.60 | |