| 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 | $145.42 | 8.388% | $157.6178 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.67 | 13.304% | $78.9389 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.39 | 6.508% | $130.3551 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.40 | 12.678% | $173.9748 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.69 | 5.535% | $208.6321 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.33 | 9.481% | $17.8782 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.34 | 7.336% | $230.064 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.24 | $997.4609 | $997.46 | $997.45 | $997.50 | |