| 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 | $140.36 | 13.153% | $158.8216 | $158.82 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.95 | 11.207% | $44.4272 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.55 | 6.177% | $226.741 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.60 | 3.753% | $72.2121 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.37 | 11.784% | $146.8506 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.37 | 10.244% | $148.1349 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.95 | 10.463% | $245.1726 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.15 | $1,042.3600 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.30 | |