| 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 | $139.56 | 13.724% | $158.7132 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.76 | 7.395% | $162.9827 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.26 | 5.378% | $262.6652 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.96 | 9.140% | $45.7951 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.88 | 3.866% | $15.4553 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.25 | 12.429% | $164.4274 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.68 | 13.520% | $238.0287 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.35 | $1,048.0676 | $1,048.08 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.10 | |