| 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 | $140.62 | 12.617% | $158.362 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.74 | 4.681% | $196.5281 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.50 | 11.539% | $81.9812 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.44 | 4.463% | $158.1988 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.25 | 12.110% | $40.6399 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.83 | 8.836% | $96.679 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.36 | 9.750% | $239.6501 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.74 | $972.0391 | $972.04 | $972.10 | $972.10 | |