| 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 | $144.79 | 8.735% | $157.4374 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.86 | 12.568% | $100.0279 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.34 | 5.814% | $124.1621 | $124.16 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.40 | 9.399% | $218.1416 | $218.14 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.38 | 12.831% | $87.3086 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.98 | 9.246% | $108.1317 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 8.262% | $267.8835 | $267.88 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.19 | $1,063.0928 | $1,063.09 | $1,063.15 | $1,063.00 | |