| 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 | $142.71 | 10.779% | $158.0927 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.96 | 3.417% | $254.3645 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.48 | 12.382% | $174.7315 | $174.73 | $174.75 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.35 | 11.538% | $140.9283 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.53 | 13.193% | $49.2729 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.25 | 7.265% | $259.8495 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.60 | 9.405% | $98.0269 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.88 | $1,135.2663 | $1,135.26 | $1,135.30 | $1,135.20 | |