| 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 | $144.90 | 8.564% | $157.3092 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.40 | 4.810% | $115.7102 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.72 | 13.538% | $274.4441 | $274.44 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.87 | 6.115% | $111.2828 | $111.28 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.92 | 5.818% | $216.8422 | $216.84 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.47 | 13.442% | $280.7349 | $280.73 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.73 | 12.527% | $26.7027 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.01 | $1,183.0261 | $1,183.01 | $1,183.05 | $1,182.90 | |