| 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 | $157.71 | 6.376% | $167.7656 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.64 | 7.218% | $240.8545 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.42 | 10.729% | $154.3784 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.49 | 12.328% | $137.5906 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.69 | 11.187% | $44.1301 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.86 | 12.783% | $205.1072 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.89 | 3.750% | $197.0109 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.70 | $1,146.8373 | $1,146.84 | $1,146.85 | $1,146.90 | |