| 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 | $140.86 | 11.625% | $157.235 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 3.396% | $158.7129 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.68 | 12.699% | $112.3384 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.27 | 12.851% | $258.7335 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.90 | 8.529% | $181.1349 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.58 | 13.692% | $126.8575 | $126.86 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.45 | 8.272% | $77.3603 | $77.36 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.24 | $1,072.3725 | $1,072.37 | $1,072.40 | $1,072.30 | |