| 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 | $148.36 | 6.785% | $158.4262 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.51 | 9.655% | $127.759 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.59 | 11.581% | $94.3864 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.28 | 12.230% | $205.6951 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.59 | 12.597% | $144.7885 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.43 | 10.263% | $238.6422 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.51 | 4.602% | $217.0596 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.27 | $1,186.7570 | $1,186.77 | $1,186.80 | $1,186.80 | |