| 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 | $149.57 | 5.552% | $157.8741 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.84 | 9.323% | $89.4699 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.79 | 12.190% | $229.7539 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 12.219% | $181.503 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.26 | 6.193% | $208.4144 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 9.605% | $132.2713 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.71 | 13.678% | $182.6919 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.59 | $1,181.9785 | $1,181.96 | $1,181.90 | $1,182.10 | |