| 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 | $147.69 | 9.872% | $162.27 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.65 | 9.714% | $167.4784 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.39 | 6.582% | $15.3371 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.38 | 9.809% | $106.932 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.47 | 3.493% | $246.7998 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.93 | 6.500% | $225.7055 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.94 | 8.625% | $188.9423 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.45 | $1,113.4651 | $1,113.47 | $1,113.50 | $1,113.40 | |