| 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 | $144.91 | 9.190% | $158.2272 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.91 | 4.765% | $73.2412 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.67 | 13.819% | $265.9609 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.54 | 3.466% | $150.5844 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.93 | 8.666% | $252.0291 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.50 | 8.840% | $144.213 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.62 | 9.525% | $160.5856 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.08 | $1,204.8414 | $1,204.84 | $1,204.90 | $1,204.80 | |