| 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 | $147.58 | 7.200% | $158.2058 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.66 | 12.441% | $242.4903 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.58 | 13.363% | $73.2098 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.61 | 8.617% | $48.454 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.82 | 11.363% | $202.4802 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.75 | 10.272% | $208.1384 | $208.14 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.85 | 6.749% | $98.049 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.85 | $1,031.0275 | $1,031.03 | $1,031.05 | $1,031.00 | |