| 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 | $142.63 | 11.279% | $158.7172 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.72 | 11.540% | $96.7275 | $96.73 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.91 | 6.380% | $209.4729 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.42 | 9.336% | $125.1023 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.85 | 9.484% | $113.6991 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.57 | 11.595% | $258.4205 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.66 | 10.781% | $142.5308 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.76 | $1,104.6703 | $1,104.67 | $1,104.65 | $1,104.60 | |