| 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 | $140.37 | 12.704% | $158.2026 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.34 | 11.664% | $210.308 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.82 | 12.172% | $233.1159 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.61 | 11.832% | $278.0255 | $278.03 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 9.449% | $86.804 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.82 | 6.559% | $117.0231 | $117.02 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.70 | 5.669% | $37.7238 | $37.72 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.97 | $1,121.2029 | $1,121.20 | $1,121.15 | $1,121.10 | |