| 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 | $145.71 | 8.773% | $158.4931 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.63 | 5.425% | $185.1579 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.44 | 12.419% | $273.6728 | $273.67 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.78 | 9.494% | $114.7278 | $114.73 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.66 | 5.158% | $199.4427 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.35 | 3.287% | $81.9582 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.55 | 13.657% | $156.3352 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.12 | $1,169.7877 | $1,169.79 | $1,169.80 | $1,169.80 | |