| 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 | $143.84 | 10.518% | $158.9691 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.69 | 13.633% | $212.1414 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.99 | 11.669% | $280.278 | $280.28 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.29 | 9.424% | $208.2229 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.50 | 9.151% | $93.3241 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.76 | 6.835% | $207.0035 | $207.00 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.79 | 7.252% | $241.0918 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.86 | $1,401.0308 | $1,401.02 | $1,401.00 | $1,401.00 | |