| 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 | $144.87 | 8.365% | $156.9884 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 4.735% | $73.8486 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.74 | 6.827% | $84.1156 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.53 | 12.591% | $242.6674 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.82 | 9.679% | $265.2258 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.55 | 12.167% | $78.0121 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.48 | 12.336% | $217.3477 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.50 | $1,118.2056 | $1,118.22 | $1,118.20 | $1,118.10 | |