| 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 | $147.49 | 7.700% | $158.8467 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.29 | 9.543% | $162.4413 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.73 | 4.163% | $104.9234 | $104.92 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.35 | 5.544% | $172.4061 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.58 | 9.396% | $153.7889 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.57 | 7.625% | $248.151 | $248.15 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.98 | 13.803% | $197.9945 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.99 | $1,198.5519 | $1,198.55 | $1,198.55 | $1,198.50 | |