| 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 | $139.76 | 13.214% | $158.2279 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.79 | 9.726% | $180.8175 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.73 | 3.532% | $84.6167 | $84.62 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.75 | 5.844% | $188.1377 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.62 | 6.252% | $24.0342 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.91 | 7.704% | $218.5422 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.84 | 9.742% | $228.0878 | $228.09 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.40 | $1,082.4640 | $1,082.47 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.30 | |