| 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 | $147.91 | 7.158% | $158.4974 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.63 | 9.256% | $249.792 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.75 | 11.559% | $233.995 | $234.00 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.41 | 10.174% | $115.0327 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.51 | 5.736% | $87.2428 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.85 | 7.388% | $184.5463 | $184.55 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.79 | 5.408% | $137.8631 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.85 | $1,166.9693 | $1,166.97 | $1,167.00 | $1,166.90 | |