| 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 | $147.68 | 7.238% | $158.3691 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.78 | 13.110% | $11.0622 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.33 | 13.571% | $50.346 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.91 | 6.124% | $153.7843 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.60 | 10.431% | $26.0617 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.87 | 4.183% | $88.4201 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.85 | 6.504% | $82.9134 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.02 | $570.9568 | $570.95 | $570.90 | $571.00 | |