| 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 | $152.27 | 4.338% | $158.8755 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.58 | 11.288% | $272.1882 | $272.19 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.77 | 10.770% | $8.6068 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.75 | 7.430% | $238.226 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.55 | 10.525% | $27.1339 | $27.13 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.78 | 10.110% | $113.1711 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.25 | 3.220% | $229.4065 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.95 | $1,047.6080 | $1,047.62 | $1,047.65 | $1,047.60 | |