| 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 | $143.80 | 9.255% | $157.1087 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.75 | 3.188% | $100.8663 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.52 | 8.290% | $117.5163 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.57 | 13.593% | $114.2405 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.97 | 10.476% | $71.7763 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.58 | 5.724% | $244.8356 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.64 | 6.478% | $7.0701 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.83 | $813.4138 | $813.43 | $813.40 | $813.40 | |