| 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 | $147.55 | 7.516% | $158.6399 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.73 | 8.625% | $132.2292 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.46 | 5.550% | $226.3625 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 6.130% | $122.4103 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.91 | 12.744% | $17.9376 | $17.94 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.54 | 3.630% | $214.0374 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.94 | 10.753% | $190.4287 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.47 | $1,062.0456 | $1,062.05 | $1,062.10 | $1,061.90 | |