| 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 | $143.40 | 10.725% | $158.7797 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.84 | 5.554% | $232.0499 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.91 | 3.504% | $85.8152 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.87 | 8.723% | $231.4387 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.45 | 9.819% | $250.8815 | $250.88 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.92 | 13.832% | $211.6365 | $211.64 | $211.65 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.45 | 3.448% | $116.3273 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.84 | $1,286.9288 | $1,286.94 | $1,287.00 | $1,286.80 | |