| 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 | $151.62 | 5.277% | $159.621 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.66 | 6.497% | $204.1122 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 7.715% | $87.8954 | $87.90 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.76 | 6.754% | $197.2387 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.89 | 13.854% | $215.0588 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.77 | 12.186% | $85.0033 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.55 | 3.114% | $130.4908 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.85 | $1,079.4202 | $1,079.42 | $1,079.40 | $1,079.40 | |