| 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 | $146.36 | 8.206% | $158.3703 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.48 | 10.403% | $53.5234 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.52 | 10.243% | $210.035 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.94 | 6.282% | $240.1336 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.26 | 9.328% | $259.3916 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.61 | 5.776% | $231.2369 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.81 | 11.831% | $239.1059 | $239.11 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.98 | $1,391.7967 | $1,391.80 | $1,391.80 | $1,391.70 | |