| 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 | $146.63 | 7.599% | $157.7724 | $157.77 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.38 | 8.651% | $209.0228 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.32 | 4.176% | $242.0217 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.92 | 9.130% | $213.8075 | $213.81 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.40 | 5.291% | $84.654 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.78 | 13.550% | $284.7607 | $284.76 | $284.75 | $284.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.37 | 6.430% | $197.2893 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.80 | $1,389.3284 | $1,389.32 | $1,389.25 | $1,389.40 | |