| 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 | $145.93 | 8.423% | $158.2217 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.40 | 10.241% | $159.188 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.75 | 9.745% | $179.7074 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.94 | 8.169% | $17.2421 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.60 | 3.621% | $117.7135 | $117.71 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.31 | 4.595% | $123.7463 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.63 | 13.362% | $251.2442 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.56 | $1,007.0632 | $1,007.06 | $1,007.05 | $1,006.90 | |