| 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 | $151.70 | 4.437% | $158.4309 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.83 | 7.613% | $232.2611 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.78 | 6.816% | $259.3279 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.45 | 13.447% | $99.2094 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.31 | 5.524% | $254.64 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.86 | 9.753% | $21.7969 | $21.80 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.99 | 8.655% | $19.547 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.92 | $1,045.2132 | $1,045.22 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.10 | |