| 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 | $141.44 | 12.313% | $158.8555 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.27 | 10.278% | $129.323 | $129.32 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.76 | 8.382% | $239.2641 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.48 | 8.563% | $188.3351 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.63 | 11.808% | $256.7447 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.64 | 5.424% | $83.9597 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.51 | 11.236% | $81.7696 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.73 | $1,138.2517 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.30 | |