| 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 | $148.81 | 6.189% | $158.0199 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.96 | 12.318% | $87.5631 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.86 | 9.549% | $22.8519 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.81 | 12.857% | $158.9139 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.50 | 8.216% | $257.013 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.88 | 7.155% | $163.8186 | $163.82 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.43 | 8.127% | $236.1818 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.25 | $1,084.3622 | $1,084.35 | $1,084.30 | $1,084.40 | |