| 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 | $142.40 | 11.509% | $158.7888 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.33 | 13.266% | $10.5677 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.99 | 4.233% | $114.6459 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.25 | 13.343% | $247.3711 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.85 | 9.362% | $80.7638 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 7.275% | $248.8673 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.96 | 9.526% | $188.3409 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.77 | $1,049.3455 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.30 | $1,049.40 | |