| 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 | $145.57 | 8.450% | $157.8707 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.83 | 11.119% | $153.1553 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.82 | 12.354% | $264.9532 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.98 | 13.491% | $204.2611 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.31 | 6.603% | $189.0178 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.75 | 9.222% | $107.8567 | $107.86 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.37 | 11.685% | $217.0821 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.63 | $1,294.1969 | $1,294.20 | $1,294.15 | $1,294.40 | |