| 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 | $150.85 | 4.618% | $157.8163 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.83 | 8.585% | $84.5117 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.77 | 7.241% | $148.8183 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.45 | 11.760% | $118.9685 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.99 | 12.117% | $39.2297 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.86 | 4.109% | $204.949 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.41 | 6.390% | $188.7465 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.16 | $943.0400 | $943.05 | $943.00 | $942.90 | |