| 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 | $145.26 | 8.734% | $157.947 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.75 | 12.576% | $205.7326 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.28 | 6.333% | $240.6103 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.88 | 5.449% | $88.4506 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.85 | 7.362% | $221.0047 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.49 | 11.291% | $12.7873 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.51 | 11.456% | $149.9195 | $149.92 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.02 | $1,076.4520 | $1,076.45 | $1,076.45 | $1,076.40 | |