| 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 | $147.88 | 7.707% | $159.2771 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.25 | 5.261% | $138.1551 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.26 | 11.242% | $177.164 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.89 | 4.565% | $40.6653 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.60 | 3.601% | $164.3112 | $164.31 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.63 | 10.747% | $262.0606 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.78 | 13.230% | $236.4016 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.29 | $1,178.0349 | $1,178.04 | $1,178.00 | $1,178.20 | |