| 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 | $138.80 | 13.612% | $157.6935 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.48 | 6.548% | $175.2502 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.83 | 12.775% | $192.6535 | $192.65 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.90 | 9.823% | $113.0079 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.26 | 9.580% | $49.5959 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.56 | 8.184% | $261.3293 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.32 | 11.711% | $222.6624 | $222.66 | $222.65 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.15 | $1,172.1927 | $1,172.19 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.30 | |