| 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 | $142.49 | 11.326% | $158.6284 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.35 | 12.370% | $217.2674 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.72 | 8.305% | $221.722 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.96 | 5.407% | $80.0672 | $80.07 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.75 | 4.238% | $149.8421 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.66 | 13.499% | $281.0916 | $281.09 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.26 | 6.644% | $9.8752 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.19 | $1,118.4939 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.50 | |