| 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 | $148.77 | 6.285% | $158.1202 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.29 | 9.399% | $247.559 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.43 | 3.340% | $150.2874 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.86 | 12.112% | $8.812 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.65 | 5.624% | $66.1734 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.32 | 12.717% | $132.2396 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.54 | 12.647% | $22.0112 | $22.01 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.86 | $785.2028 | $785.20 | $785.15 | $785.20 | |