| 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 | $148.30 | 6.112% | $157.3641 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.30 | 13.467% | $40.0539 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 9.833% | $264.2362 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.93 | 10.807% | $186.0782 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.45 | 11.394% | $147.5414 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.98 | 4.533% | $21.931 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.60 | 5.706% | $85.199 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.14 | $902.4038 | $902.40 | $902.45 | $902.40 | |