| 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 | $140.82 | 8.530% | $152.8319 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.67 | 10.836% | $57.269 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.87 | 11.150% | $174.361 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.83 | 3.466% | $129.1566 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.66 | 4.386% | $217.8118 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.26 | 5.396% | $17.1374 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 7.368% | $248.718 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.76 | $997.2857 | $997.29 | $997.25 | $997.30 | |