| 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 | $153.94 | 3.245% | $158.9354 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 9.350% | $271.8988 | $271.90 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.84 | 9.305% | $240.2961 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.37 | 4.577% | $208.4952 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.32 | 8.504% | $189.1442 | $189.14 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.84 | 9.631% | $142.3449 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.39 | 9.820% | $220.0683 | $220.07 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,326.35 | $1,431.1829 | $1,431.19 | $1,431.20 | $1,431.10 | |