| 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 | $144.99 | 8.409% | $157.1822 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.28 | 8.661% | $77.4536 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.98 | 7.484% | $161.2045 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.77 | 4.680% | $192.3704 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.42 | 9.641% | $255.924 | $255.92 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.25 | 10.293% | $253.9496 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.31 | 10.793% | $207.5264 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.00 | $1,305.6107 | $1,305.60 | $1,305.60 | $1,305.60 | |