| 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 | $148.85 | 6.135% | $157.9819 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.99 | 7.515% | $112.88 | $112.88 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.30 | 8.350% | $102.1741 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.56 | 10.280% | $273.0092 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.43 | 12.867% | $271.3661 | $271.37 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.32 | 13.133% | $84.0804 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.93 | 7.771% | $99.0739 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.38 | $1,100.5656 | $1,100.56 | $1,100.55 | $1,100.70 | |