| 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 | $142.48 | 11.191% | $158.4249 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.91 | 7.715% | $217.4874 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.55 | 3.496% | $236.5401 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.69 | 6.453% | $154.0268 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.40 | 8.301% | $13.4293 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.86 | 6.346% | $71.1029 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.75 | 6.767% | $219.6731 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.64 | $1,070.6845 | $1,070.68 | $1,070.70 | $1,070.60 | |