| 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 | $152.91 | 3.687% | $158.5478 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.77 | 10.502% | $125.7181 | $125.72 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 8.265% | $256.2308 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.29 | 8.532% | $45.8982 | $45.90 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.80 | 6.574% | $261.9589 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.87 | 13.615% | $145.2795 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.82 | 12.568% | $88.7261 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.13 | $1,082.3594 | $1,082.37 | $1,082.40 | $1,082.30 | |