| 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 | $148.35 | 7.685% | $159.7507 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.33 | 8.275% | $80.4808 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.64 | 8.805% | $235.7152 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.69 | 7.704% | $147.2206 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.74 | 6.179% | $182.3518 | $182.35 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.72 | 8.553% | $217.8876 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.69 | 7.817% | $84.8412 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.16 | $1,108.2479 | $1,108.25 | $1,108.25 | $1,108.30 | |