| 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 | $147.69 | 7.387% | $158.5999 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.60 | 12.427% | $87.2434 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.59 | 8.534% | $271.9754 | $271.98 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.70 | 3.366% | $189.8833 | $189.88 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.85 | 7.236% | $187.5021 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.79 | 8.490% | $106.0924 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.45 | 10.243% | $63.3346 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.67 | $1,064.6311 | $1,064.62 | $1,064.70 | $1,064.60 | |