| 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 | $147.87 | 6.830% | $157.9695 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.71 | 6.424% | $212.5394 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.77 | 8.162% | $208.5039 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.32 | 8.187% | $79.3227 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.97 | 8.216% | $246.7 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.71 | 7.250% | $140.1865 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.66 | 3.857% | $35.9968 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.01 | $1,081.2188 | $1,081.22 | $1,081.20 | $1,081.20 | |