| 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 | $145.95 | 9.208% | $159.3891 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 8.772% | $72.3443 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.38 | 11.815% | $227.4093 | $227.41 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.39 | 5.855% | $182.4834 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.63 | 9.847% | $27.0553 | $27.06 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.83 | 7.419% | $258.6972 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.70 | 10.621% | $262.9461 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.39 | $1,190.3247 | $1,190.33 | $1,190.35 | $1,190.30 | |