| 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 | $142.77 | 10.825% | $158.2249 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.75 | 13.822% | $261.506 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.36 | 4.122% | $73.2602 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.70 | 4.712% | $188.1675 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.61 | 8.732% | $68.0771 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.45 | 8.442% | $157.7289 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.96 | 9.622% | $133.695 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.60 | $1,040.6596 | $1,040.67 | $1,040.65 | $1,040.70 | |