| 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 | $139.92 | 12.320% | $157.1581 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.57 | 6.582% | $210.5741 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.98 | 12.624% | $153.1461 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.61 | 10.760% | $108.1128 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.73 | 6.450% | $9.2931 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.40 | 6.760% | $170.1754 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.87 | 9.585% | $238.7528 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.08 | $1,047.2124 | $1,047.21 | $1,047.20 | $1,047.30 | |