| 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 | $144.37 | 9.629% | $158.2714 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.89 | 3.709% | $248.7875 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.76 | 12.213% | $86.1347 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.44 | 13.580% | $259.4622 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.37 | 12.408% | $220.7356 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.39 | 7.662% | $51.021 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.67 | 6.426% | $27.3196 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.89 | $1,051.7320 | $1,051.73 | $1,051.70 | $1,051.70 | |