| 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 | $145.89 | 8.374% | $158.1068 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.32 | 12.771% | $185.3053 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.38 | 11.733% | $160.2028 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.56 | 5.685% | $120.0159 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.51 | 10.359% | $258.8029 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.86 | 13.321% | $209.4852 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.75 | 9.795% | $106.2267 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.27 | $1,198.1456 | $1,198.16 | $1,198.15 | $1,198.10 | |