| 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 | $145.99 | 8.811% | $158.8532 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.73 | 7.814% | $131.242 | $131.24 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.88 | 12.272% | $226.6547 | $226.65 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.80 | 3.515% | $246.1587 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.39 | 3.105% | $233.4194 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.28 | 10.752% | $188.5885 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.52 | 12.110% | $142.9627 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,231.59 | $1,327.8792 | $1,327.87 | $1,327.85 | $1,328.00 | |