| 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 | $147.39 | 7.572% | $158.5504 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.32 | 8.214% | $84.7532 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.99 | 3.755% | $220.9878 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.59 | 5.482% | $203.1478 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.30 | 3.560% | $120.4403 | $120.44 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.85 | 6.765% | $256.0759 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.83 | 7.300% | $141.4536 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.27 | $1,185.4090 | $1,185.41 | $1,185.45 | $1,185.50 | |