| 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 | $156.27 | 10.212% | $172.2283 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.99 | 7.284% | $153.4054 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.26 | 13.498% | $262.4755 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 5.819% | $37.9784 | $37.98 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.97 | 9.395% | $167.3415 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.85 | 5.254% | $211.4027 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.65 | 10.689% | $136.8669 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.88 | $1,141.6987 | $1,141.71 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.70 | |