| 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 | $145.49 | 8.512% | $157.8741 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.86 | 6.718% | $78.8219 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.98 | 5.855% | $258.265 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.71 | 5.339% | $34.4564 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.68 | 6.691% | $96.7474 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.52 | 9.400% | $242.3429 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.95 | 8.634% | $199.8322 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.19 | $1,068.3399 | $1,068.34 | $1,068.30 | $1,068.30 | |