| 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 | $152.57 | 3.679% | $158.1831 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.45 | 9.215% | $88.9556 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.33 | 8.766% | $61.2679 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.96 | 8.742% | $131.5343 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.45 | 4.429% | $219.7708 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.25 | 7.809% | $268.7139 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.60 | 9.302% | $206.1436 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.61 | $1,134.5692 | $1,134.56 | $1,134.55 | $1,134.60 | |