| 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 | $144.40 | 9.578% | $158.2306 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.47 | 9.562% | $232.7864 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.32 | 8.422% | $208.5172 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.34 | 13.164% | $224.4495 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.89 | 9.592% | $173.0348 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.86 | 10.580% | $56.241 | $56.24 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.36 | 7.686% | $264.2184 | $264.22 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.64 | $1,317.4779 | $1,317.48 | $1,317.50 | $1,317.30 | |