| 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 | $147.39 | 8.111% | $159.3448 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.56 | 8.599% | $236.268 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 3.498% | $147.9297 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.69 | 13.566% | $126.8419 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.96 | 5.180% | $49.3925 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.71 | 5.473% | $255.9935 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.44 | 8.230% | $12.3815 | $12.38 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.68 | $988.1519 | $988.14 | $988.20 | $988.10 | |