| 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 | $142.94 | 10.293% | $157.6528 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.89 | 12.158% | $186.0589 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.74 | 5.159% | $192.1676 | $192.17 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.77 | 5.581% | $79.9987 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.28 | 6.239% | $246.7719 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.46 | 12.373% | $18.4966 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.39 | 13.666% | $127.7492 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.47 | $1,008.8957 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.85 | $1,009.00 | |