| 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 | $145.60 | 8.219% | $157.5669 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.50 | 3.761% | $202.8528 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.48 | 6.549% | $237.0502 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.87 | 10.870% | $108.5085 | $108.51 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.43 | 11.692% | $252.9042 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.85 | 5.628% | $66.3872 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.25 | 8.449% | $58.8336 | $58.83 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.98 | $1,084.1034 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.10 | $1,084.20 | |