| 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 | $151.37 | 7.167% | $162.2187 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.77 | 11.130% | $165.3281 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.51 | 3.368% | $8.7966 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.77 | 13.461% | $238.0071 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.29 | 12.549% | $213.044 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.84 | 12.599% | $102.2849 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.80 | 9.751% | $265.3779 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.35 | $1,155.0573 | $1,155.06 | $1,155.10 | $1,155.00 | |