| 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 | $146.94 | 8.395% | $159.2756 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 8.542% | $214.6961 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.52 | 3.408% | $225.9672 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.99 | 12.148% | $116.6227 | $116.62 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.36 | 13.195% | $135.1096 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.83 | 5.224% | $48.2242 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.49 | 7.135% | $268.3625 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.93 | $1,168.2579 | $1,168.26 | $1,168.20 | $1,168.30 | |