| 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 | $137.50 | 13.568% | $156.156 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.76 | 10.659% | $144.6977 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.43 | 11.311% | $243.1366 | $243.14 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.85 | 4.873% | $83.7411 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.80 | 7.235% | $194.9532 | $194.95 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.91 | 8.396% | $186.3436 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.80 | 6.611% | $262.0498 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.05 | $1,271.0780 | $1,271.08 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.00 | |