| 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 | $148.60 | 6.250% | $157.8875 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.62 | 4.693% | $112.6706 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.83 | 9.507% | $162.9793 | $162.98 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.83 | 11.771% | $204.3509 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.53 | 8.180% | $96.8536 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.87 | 4.626% | $221.6711 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.38 | 8.387% | $21.0054 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.66 | $977.4184 | $977.42 | $977.40 | $977.60 | |