| 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 | $146.97 | 8.174% | $158.9833 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.80 | 6.543% | $255.4901 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.39 | 7.165% | $56.1437 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.41 | 12.753% | $238.3711 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.58 | 6.370% | $252.7138 | $252.71 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.49 | 8.486% | $93.8295 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.87 | 11.438% | $130.2376 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.51 | $1,185.7691 | $1,185.76 | $1,185.80 | $1,185.70 | |