| 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 | $140.92 | 12.652% | $158.7492 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.89 | 4.224% | $121.8274 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 12.408% | $112.2731 | $112.27 | $112.25 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.76 | 8.524% | $57.2573 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.31 | 10.172% | $155.6841 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.82 | 11.425% | $252.7342 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.43 | 5.775% | $168.6371 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.01 | $1,027.1624 | $1,027.16 | $1,027.20 | $1,027.10 | |