| 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 | $161.43 | 11.287% | $179.6506 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.99 | 8.385% | $157.1474 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.63 | 9.640% | $257.2483 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.36 | 11.719% | $254.0043 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.67 | 5.720% | $34.5387 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.91 | 10.314% | $85.9456 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.89 | 5.395% | $40.9881 | $40.99 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.88 | $1,009.5230 | $1,009.53 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.40 | |