| 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 | $144.62 | 9.748% | $158.7176 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.66 | 7.604% | $168.5724 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.31 | 13.388% | $232.7969 | $232.80 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.60 | 9.586% | $238.4591 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.28 | 11.283% | $78.2097 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 13.253% | $19.6607 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.51 | 10.126% | $237.3325 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.34 | $1,133.7489 | $1,133.75 | $1,133.70 | $1,133.80 | |