| 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 | $149.83 | 5.445% | $157.9882 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.30 | 12.736% | $100.6732 | $100.67 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 5.468% | $244.96 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.56 | 12.677% | $10.7719 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.38 | 11.517% | $204.4999 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.40 | 13.828% | $154.1231 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.94 | 9.228% | $14.1341 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.67 | $887.1504 | $887.14 | $887.10 | $887.20 | |