| 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 | $142.88 | 10.427% | $157.7781 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.88 | 7.153% | $242.0372 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.37 | 6.473% | $179.2686 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.31 | 5.842% | $174.9674 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.94 | 4.740% | $249.2184 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.55 | 4.297% | $11.0033 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.52 | 5.284% | $101.6201 | $101.62 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.45 | $1,115.8931 | $1,115.90 | $1,115.85 | $1,115.90 | |