| 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 | $147.84 | 9.325% | $161.6261 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.73 | 9.722% | $209.2728 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.45 | 7.807% | $79.1842 | $79.18 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.62 | 4.256% | $138.2643 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.49 | 6.727% | $36.8101 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.84 | 7.694% | $158.1379 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.38 | 13.293% | $257.6056 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.35 | $1,040.9010 | $1,040.90 | $1,040.90 | $1,040.90 | |