| 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 | $152.39 | 3.825% | $158.2189 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.72 | 12.729% | $97.7586 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.57 | 11.602% | $99.9619 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.89 | 8.560% | $156.207 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.68 | 13.864% | $162.4612 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.97 | 4.230% | $182.3712 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.75 | 6.545% | $201.1037 | $201.10 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.97 | $1,058.0825 | $1,058.08 | $1,058.00 | $1,058.20 | |