| 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 | $146.96 | 7.224% | $157.5764 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.76 | 4.804% | $166.3868 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.67 | 10.520% | $242.7793 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.48 | 12.634% | $240.4511 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.91 | 5.703% | $64.3837 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.28 | 5.569% | $110.0874 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.25 | 9.773% | $112.2429 | $112.24 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.31 | $1,093.9076 | $1,093.91 | $1,094.00 | $1,094.00 | |