| 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 | $142.26 | 11.285% | $158.314 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.37 | 7.771% | $203.0082 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.73 | 5.842% | $198.6972 | $198.70 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.32 | 3.574% | $237.5159 | $237.52 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.45 | 4.197% | $35.8959 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.57 | 5.763% | $86.2709 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.51 | 5.288% | $260.5983 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.21 | $1,180.3004 | $1,180.31 | $1,180.25 | $1,180.30 | |