| 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 | $147.77 | 6.304% | $157.0854 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.49 | 11.287% | $8.3354 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.86 | 6.262% | $179.434 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.35 | 11.446% | $53.8841 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.88 | 8.312% | $115.7639 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.47 | 8.481% | $238.0833 | $238.08 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.50 | 7.820% | $262.5417 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.32 | $1,015.1278 | $1,015.12 | $1,015.20 | $1,015.10 | |