| 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 | $148.76 | 6.275% | $158.0947 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.81 | 8.864% | $155.4687 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 8.860% | $244.6411 | $244.64 | $244.65 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 3.623% | $162.1493 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.98 | 5.669% | $218.7137 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.97 | 13.118% | $180.9549 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.86 | 3.765% | $69.3773 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.59 | $1,189.3997 | $1,189.39 | $1,189.40 | $1,189.40 | |