| 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 | $148.48 | 6.515% | $158.1535 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.38 | 9.800% | $77.2772 | $77.28 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.96 | 7.450% | $161.132 | $161.13 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.28 | 5.562% | $239.9213 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.83 | 10.618% | $207.7738 | $207.77 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.68 | 13.165% | $16.6126 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.82 | 9.834% | $146.9799 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.43 | $1,007.8503 | $1,007.84 | $1,007.85 | $1,007.90 | |