| 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 | $145.84 | 8.847% | $158.7425 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.57 | 11.164% | $128.4722 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.79 | 7.782% | $260.6061 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.86 | 3.128% | $233.9562 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.94 | 3.772% | $127.5773 | $127.58 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.70 | 3.440% | $48.3065 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.54 | 9.511% | $194.4258 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.24 | $1,152.0866 | $1,152.10 | $1,152.10 | $1,152.10 | |