| 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 | $147.53 | 7.365% | $158.3956 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.72 | 3.292% | $137.0891 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.53 | 8.643% | $154.8489 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.40 | 10.452% | $256.6904 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.49 | 12.692% | $114.3711 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.73 | 11.843% | $34.3694 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.55 | 12.176% | $88.1142 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.95 | $943.8787 | $943.88 | $943.85 | $943.90 | |