| 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 | $140.41 | 13.206% | $158.9525 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.80 | 7.180% | $198.0686 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.98 | 13.829% | $248.1245 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.71 | 9.154% | $38.9789 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.48 | 11.761% | $87.71 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.57 | 8.822% | $166.0297 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.63 | 10.387% | $29.3961 | $29.40 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.58 | $927.2603 | $927.26 | $927.25 | $927.30 | |