| 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 | $144.72 | 9.516% | $158.4916 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.32 | 6.569% | $135.6837 | $135.68 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.47 | 10.232% | $64.4527 | $64.45 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.78 | 9.127% | $254.0258 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.99 | 5.146% | $79.9004 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.64 | 9.801% | $258.7351 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.82 | 11.307% | $211.2829 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.74 | $1,162.5722 | $1,162.57 | $1,162.65 | $1,162.60 | |