| 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 | $144.91 | 9.583% | $158.7967 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.83 | 11.826% | $258.128 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.69 | 7.533% | $200.7534 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.98 | 7.523% | $89.2226 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.63 | 12.845% | $110.1706 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.62 | 13.283% | $281.6442 | $281.64 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.74 | 8.660% | $107.2909 | $107.29 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.40 | $1,206.0064 | $1,206.00 | $1,206.00 | $1,206.00 | |