| 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 | $145.90 | 9.806% | $160.207 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.25 | 13.512% | $151.2547 | $151.25 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.37 | 10.302% | $123.9464 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.97 | 7.673% | $227.1577 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.81 | 4.462% | $237.9749 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.52 | 6.286% | $52.6328 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.98 | 13.805% | $105.8159 | $105.82 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.80 | $1,058.9894 | $1,058.99 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.00 | |