| 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 | $148.52 | 6.355% | $157.9584 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.97 | 10.536% | $72.9206 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.49 | 9.349% | $42.0884 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.79 | 5.114% | $202.6493 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.60 | 3.403% | $139.1804 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.82 | 8.797% | $219.5741 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.43 | 4.296% | $251.8018 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.62 | $1,086.1730 | $1,086.17 | $1,086.15 | $1,086.20 | |