| 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 | $65.60 | 10.104% | $72.2282 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 8.643% | $46.0212 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.79 | 9.781% | $158.9519 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.73 | 7.220% | $229.1613 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.45 | 5.555% | $236.9182 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.59 | 6.649% | $224.5921 | $224.59 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.26 | 10.545% | $186.003 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.78 | $1,153.8759 | $1,153.87 | $1,153.85 | $1,153.90 | |