| 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 | $147.88 | 7.550% | $159.0449 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.91 | 6.349% | $192.396 | $192.40 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.52 | 3.775% | $225.7314 | $225.73 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.87 | 9.620% | $209.2317 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.38 | 11.806% | $79.8071 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.43 | 3.178% | $210.9268 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.58 | 10.441% | $8.3714 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.57 | $1,085.5093 | $1,085.51 | $1,085.55 | $1,085.40 | |