| 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 | $139.35 | 12.866% | $157.2788 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 5.520% | $158.5649 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.82 | 10.300% | $160.8395 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.91 | 13.381% | $86.0675 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.74 | 12.504% | $262.9668 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.96 | 7.203% | $85.7195 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.75 | 9.237% | $235.6788 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.80 | $1,147.1158 | $1,147.12 | $1,147.10 | $1,147.20 | |