| 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 | $147.70 | 7.412% | $158.6475 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.71 | 11.749% | $24.2607 | $24.26 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.67 | 11.379% | $145.5389 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.94 | 10.125% | $209.1714 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.92 | 6.191% | $230.3495 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.45 | 5.682% | $258.3396 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.47 | 4.320% | $203.9143 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.86 | $1,230.2219 | $1,230.22 | $1,230.20 | $1,230.10 | |