| 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 | $144.57 | 9.473% | $158.2651 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.45 | 9.684% | $129.9207 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.27 | 10.324% | $158.0612 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.35 | 8.840% | $141.8729 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.95 | 6.597% | $117.2034 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.95 | 13.321% | $239.0506 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.36 | 3.108% | $251.9547 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.90 | $1,196.3286 | $1,196.32 | $1,196.25 | $1,196.50 | |