| 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 | $148.49 | 5.781% | $157.0742 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.68 | 5.643% | $190.8758 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.40 | 8.494% | $108.928 | $108.93 | $108.95 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.71 | 4.833% | $78.3207 | $78.32 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.99 | 5.170% | $138.8139 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.42 | 8.425% | $160.9244 | $160.92 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 10.107% | $264.5871 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.99 | $1,099.5241 | $1,099.52 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.50 | |