| 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 | $151.98 | 9.395% | $166.2585 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.51 | 8.864% | $179.0922 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.34 | 7.546% | $133.7227 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.88 | 6.118% | $261.9841 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.74 | 11.164% | $128.6612 | $128.66 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.60 | 13.274% | $38.0601 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.52 | 8.321% | $248.6184 | $248.62 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.57 | $1,156.3972 | $1,156.39 | $1,156.35 | $1,156.50 | |