| 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 | $144.66 | 9.683% | $158.6674 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.40 | 5.612% | $165.1772 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.97 | 13.696% | $273.9733 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.89 | 4.698% | $35.4822 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.57 | 6.283% | $92.0092 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.32 | 10.866% | $203.2396 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.29 | 4.711% | $111.2973 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.10 | $1,039.8462 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.90 | |