| 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 | $147.50 | 8.723% | $160.3664 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.50 | 11.295% | $43.9615 | $43.96 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.75 | 3.492% | $149.8047 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.95 | 4.850% | $81.7306 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 5.636% | $258.3434 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.98 | 9.563% | $214.7216 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.89 | 9.415% | $226.3687 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.13 | $1,135.2969 | $1,135.29 | $1,135.25 | $1,135.30 | |