| 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 | $147.68 | 7.573% | $158.8638 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.50 | 4.793% | $109.5087 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.99 | 10.857% | $197.3144 | $197.31 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.80 | 4.226% | $158.2151 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.69 | 3.864% | $228.1788 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.29 | 6.178% | $176.5634 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.48 | 5.300% | $6.8234 | $6.82 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.43 | $1,035.4676 | $1,035.46 | $1,035.40 | $1,035.50 | |