| 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 | $147.46 | 9.468% | $161.4215 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.38 | 12.172% | $197.849 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.79 | 7.332% | $224.0985 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.68 | 11.538% | $121.2195 | $121.22 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.32 | 9.336% | $72.5116 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.90 | 5.399% | $65.242 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.94 | 5.746% | $247.3822 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.47 | $1,089.7243 | $1,089.72 | $1,089.70 | $1,089.60 | |