| 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 | $152.75 | 3.816% | $158.5789 | $158.58 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.97 | 9.695% | $194.1272 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.57 | 6.736% | $130.8263 | $130.83 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.75 | 4.267% | $186.3773 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.40 | 4.433% | $42.1909 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.74 | 9.518% | $213.2754 | $213.28 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.68 | 5.319% | $172.3861 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.86 | $1,097.7621 | $1,097.78 | $1,097.90 | $1,097.80 | |