| 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 | $140.58 | 12.532% | $158.1975 | $158.20 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.72 | 5.658% | $84.2306 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.58 | 13.132% | $189.5866 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.96 | 9.320% | $125.6743 | $125.67 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.69 | 10.491% | $127.827 | $127.83 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 5.486% | $158.0075 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.58 | 12.698% | $180.9704 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.90 | $1,024.4939 | $1,024.50 | $1,024.50 | $1,024.50 | |