| 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 | $143.28 | 9.865% | $157.4146 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.75 | 11.272% | $271.2255 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.33 | 8.295% | $228.8598 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.27 | 13.546% | $8.2548 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.80 | 9.633% | $225.6247 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.91 | 9.460% | $161.9023 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.76 | 10.428% | $238.2595 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.10 | $1,291.5412 | $1,291.53 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.60 | |