| 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 | $145.98 | 8.340% | $158.1547 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.59 | 12.344% | $115.2537 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.67 | 10.665% | $113.6198 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.29 | 7.808% | $157.7123 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.66 | 4.670% | $206.8907 | $206.89 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.74 | 4.363% | $128.0951 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.61 | 9.578% | $116.8211 | $116.82 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.54 | $996.5474 | $996.54 | $996.50 | $996.60 | |