| 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 | $145.36 | 9.308% | $158.8901 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.40 | 11.122% | $220.466 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.52 | 9.186% | $197.1026 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.59 | 10.698% | $208.7654 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.31 | 13.219% | $80.7365 | $80.74 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.80 | 8.409% | $142.8831 | $142.88 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.42 | 10.446% | $179.3864 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.40 | $1,188.2301 | $1,188.24 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.30 | |