| 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 | $139.30 | 13.546% | $158.1696 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.78 | 3.794% | $209.4355 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.54 | 10.210% | $238.6487 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.66 | 7.569% | $268.5568 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.79 | 12.369% | $31.2273 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.35 | 8.325% | $162.8666 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.50 | 5.564% | $53.3098 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.92 | $1,122.2143 | $1,122.23 | $1,122.20 | $1,122.20 | |