| 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 | $145.91 | 8.732% | $158.6509 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.56 | 10.844% | $221.2003 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.89 | 6.502% | $221.407 | $221.41 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.91 | 11.697% | $165.211 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.88 | 11.263% | $128.9316 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.94 | 8.794% | $267.568 | $267.57 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.61 | 7.336% | $249.6743 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.70 | $1,412.6431 | $1,412.64 | $1,412.60 | $1,412.70 | |