| 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 | $145.74 | 7.622% | $156.8483 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.92 | 4.505% | $168.1694 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.66 | 5.359% | $185.0736 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.57 | 8.690% | $269.0838 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.81 | 13.852% | $260.5048 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.38 | 5.871% | $74.512 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.48 | 11.732% | $35.1732 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.56 | $1,149.3651 | $1,149.35 | $1,149.30 | $1,149.40 | |