| 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 | $145.57 | 8.754% | $158.3132 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.77 | 11.421% | $85.5379 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.64 | 10.745% | $120.3134 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.85 | 12.478% | $142.6783 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.60 | 3.335% | $236.2238 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.81 | 4.396% | $237.8245 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.95 | 6.634% | $208.9493 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.19 | $1,189.8404 | $1,189.83 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.70 | |