| 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 | $146.25 | 8.219% | $158.2703 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.92 | 8.757% | $203.2886 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.56 | 7.475% | $247.7944 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.78 | 12.781% | $198.2464 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.36 | 9.336% | $78.0222 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.75 | 3.773% | $26.7215 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.46 | 9.725% | $228.7327 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.08 | $1,141.0761 | $1,141.07 | $1,141.05 | $1,141.00 | |