| 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 | $140.90 | 12.228% | $158.1293 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.50 | 7.208% | $242.8261 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.50 | 6.489% | $227.354 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.95 | 9.453% | $48.1046 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.60 | 11.560% | $266.1822 | $266.18 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.59 | 12.385% | $164.7452 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.49 | 5.342% | $19.4777 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.53 | $1,126.8191 | $1,126.82 | $1,126.90 | $1,126.80 | |