| 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 | $149.68 | 5.571% | $158.0187 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.97 | 8.505% | $10.8179 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.31 | 4.666% | $227.4497 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 6.250% | $6.8531 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.25 | 12.265% | $137.244 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.43 | 5.645% | $158.9218 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.36 | 5.647% | $102.8579 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.45 | $802.1631 | $802.16 | $802.10 | $802.10 | |