| 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 | $148.84 | 6.302% | $158.2199 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.98 | 8.769% | $170.7456 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.30 | 11.448% | $114.0113 | $114.01 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.58 | 5.369% | $75.4231 | $75.42 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.99 | 13.673% | $31.8171 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.62 | 11.112% | $274.0244 | $274.02 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.78 | 12.151% | $264.4296 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.09 | $1,088.6710 | $1,088.67 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.50 | |