| 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 | $157.89 | 5.311% | $166.2755 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.59 | 7.276% | $246.295 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.46 | 8.146% | $244.9074 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.66 | 12.496% | $140.2375 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.44 | 12.702% | $142.5004 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.46 | 12.729% | $10.6642 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.97 | 10.180% | $120.0631 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.47 | $1,070.9431 | $1,070.95 | $1,070.95 | $1,071.00 | |