| 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 | $145.86 | 8.472% | $158.2173 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.88 | 7.483% | $162.1704 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.78 | 9.122% | $263.8352 | $263.84 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.27 | 12.557% | $262.5617 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.68 | 13.521% | $250.5181 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.59 | 12.864% | $31.1392 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.59 | 9.558% | $157.3143 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.65 | $1,285.7562 | $1,285.76 | $1,285.70 | $1,285.70 | |