| 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 | $143.95 | 10.228% | $158.6732 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.28 | 3.625% | $257.2802 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.99 | 4.324% | $173.1674 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.90 | 10.194% | $14.215 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.69 | 8.409% | $51.7003 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.37 | 13.407% | $159.1894 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 8.662% | $225.4737 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.68 | $1,039.6992 | $1,039.70 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.80 | |