| 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 | $199.34 | 7.414% | $214.1191 | $214.12 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.36 | 7.220% | $157.9994 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.38 | 9.146% | $204.5178 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.68 | 3.841% | $152.314 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.97 | 13.583% | $272.5651 | $272.57 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.91 | 7.308% | $77.1652 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.92 | 7.569% | $76.2879 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.56 | $1,154.9685 | $1,154.98 | $1,154.90 | $1,155.00 | |