| 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 | $148.80 | 5.860% | $157.5197 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.27 | 7.350% | $71.1408 | $71.14 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.50 | 4.721% | $192.163 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.29 | 7.712% | $124.1812 | $124.18 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.45 | 3.846% | $134.4286 | $134.43 | $134.45 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.69 | 4.185% | $227.8422 | $227.84 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.96 | 11.758% | $176.5329 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.96 | $1,083.8084 | $1,083.80 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.70 | |