| 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 | $147.37 | 6.704% | $157.2497 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.99 | 6.267% | $65.8749 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.25 | 6.356% | $264.0288 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.30 | 7.183% | $131.0848 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.28 | 4.364% | $228.8494 | $228.85 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.27 | 4.724% | $154.227 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.38 | 13.429% | $80.9656 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.84 | $1,082.2802 | $1,082.28 | $1,082.30 | $1,082.20 | |