| 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 | $150.90 | 5.185% | $158.7242 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.91 | 3.213% | $61.8349 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.36 | 8.749% | $259.2141 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.36 | 8.246% | $150.8516 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.87 | 6.149% | $44.4446 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.96 | 13.389% | $210.8582 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.61 | 8.423% | $186.0647 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.97 | $1,071.9923 | $1,071.97 | $1,071.95 | $1,072.00 | |