| 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 | $148.32 | 6.404% | $157.8184 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.55 | 6.611% | $12.3136 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.49 | 9.811% | $51.0511 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.79 | 11.500% | $262.9059 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.92 | 9.518% | $262.7556 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.80 | 7.177% | $66.2354 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.51 | 3.292% | $69.7324 | $69.73 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.38 | $882.8124 | $882.82 | $882.80 | $882.80 | |