| 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 | 8.374% | $157.9118 | $157.91 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.58 | 6.503% | $173.1526 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 11.389% | $198.5732 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.88 | 3.729% | $40.3298 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.74 | 5.762% | $182.6933 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.67 | 10.631% | $144.5615 | $144.56 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.90 | 4.228% | $257.3389 | $257.34 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.75 | $1,154.5611 | $1,154.55 | $1,154.55 | $1,154.60 | |