| 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 | $145.80 | 7.275% | $156.407 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.90 | 3.476% | $189.2576 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.64 | 5.869% | $18.6753 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.96 | 7.655% | $158.2098 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.81 | 4.817% | $230.3982 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.57 | 5.770% | $242.8162 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.72 | 6.801% | $62.7135 | $62.71 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.40 | $1,058.4776 | $1,058.49 | $1,058.45 | $1,058.50 | |