| 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 | $146.61 | 8.231% | $158.6775 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.70 | 10.709% | $132.5187 | $132.52 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.79 | 12.608% | $276.7792 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.68 | 4.557% | $161.7288 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.53 | 7.700% | $69.4988 | $69.50 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.39 | 3.837% | $247.537 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.89 | 3.226% | $114.4673 | $114.47 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.59 | $1,161.2073 | $1,161.22 | $1,161.25 | $1,161.20 | |