| 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 | $138.50 | 13.174% | $156.746 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.90 | 10.249% | $94.7039 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.34 | 8.370% | $214.9411 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.33 | 4.742% | $198.308 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.84 | 10.182% | $230.1041 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.35 | 8.382% | $88.1688 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.59 | 6.588% | $197.8167 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.85 | $1,180.7886 | $1,180.79 | $1,180.75 | $1,180.70 | |