| 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 | $144.72 | 8.784% | $157.4322 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.79 | 5.142% | $83.8928 | $83.89 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.54 | 12.470% | $212.0509 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.90 | 13.369% | $256.1006 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.79 | 7.773% | $246.5738 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.54 | 11.213% | $101.8044 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.68 | 12.283% | $79.3616 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.96 | $1,137.2163 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.30 | |