| 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 | $148.62 | 5.454% | $156.7257 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.77 | 8.594% | $210.4226 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.73 | 12.400% | $170.5445 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.86 | 12.654% | $221.7707 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.35 | 12.601% | $176.0517 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.91 | 4.422% | $89.7089 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.28 | 12.305% | $17.1602 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.52 | $1,042.3843 | $1,042.38 | $1,042.35 | $1,042.40 | |