| 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 | $149.87 | 8.575% | $162.7214 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.60 | 7.183% | $203.219 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.39 | 12.753% | $125.5956 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.75 | 12.556% | $158.4226 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 10.799% | $176.5582 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.25 | 7.207% | $233.9793 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.39 | 8.796% | $244.1273 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.60 | $1,304.6234 | $1,304.63 | $1,304.60 | $1,304.60 | |