| 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 | $141.53 | 11.627% | $157.9857 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.45 | 12.632% | $161.5706 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 9.689% | $270.7015 | $270.70 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.43 | 13.706% | $110.7838 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 5.218% | $237.4455 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.76 | 8.482% | $61.5744 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.55 | 7.753% | $30.7635 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.18 | $1,030.8250 | $1,030.82 | $1,030.80 | $1,030.90 | |