| 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 | $142.35 | 11.528% | $158.7601 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.70 | 8.836% | $21.4407 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.51 | 11.188% | $184.0273 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.30 | 6.231% | $215.9676 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.41 | 3.667% | $38.7818 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 3.633% | $244.1801 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.93 | 8.697% | $260.7967 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.82 | $1,123.9543 | $1,123.96 | $1,124.00 | $1,124.00 | |