| 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 | $146.93 | 8.336% | $159.1781 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 4.675% | $247.7343 | $247.73 | $247.75 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.75 | 12.329% | $72.733 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.69 | 11.861% | $148.4284 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.84 | 11.641% | $96.949 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.77 | 9.320% | $94.857 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.58 | 8.311% | $267.0733 | $267.07 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.23 | $1,086.9531 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.90 | |