| 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 | $156.79 | 10.726% | $173.6073 | $173.61 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.66 | 3.348% | $185.675 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.52 | 7.578% | $155.4717 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.37 | 8.580% | $240.3635 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.54 | 9.209% | $38.8129 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.71 | 5.502% | $252.8988 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.87 | 10.530% | $12.0146 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.46 | $1,058.8438 | $1,058.84 | $1,058.80 | $1,058.90 | |