| 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 | $147.63 | 7.314% | $158.4277 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.71 | 4.427% | $184.533 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.26 | 8.827% | $263.6443 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.45 | 11.769% | $274.337 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.64 | 8.267% | $47.2477 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.49 | 12.669% | $83.9271 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.50 | 7.370% | $128.3072 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.68 | $1,140.4240 | $1,140.43 | $1,140.50 | $1,140.20 | |