| 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 | $147.79 | 4.250% | $154.0711 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.80 | 8.836% | $85.7628 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.27 | 11.153% | $208.1562 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.94 | 10.649% | $167.0136 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.55 | 9.107% | $166.4427 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.51 | 6.231% | $79.1527 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.48 | 5.614% | $256.0928 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.34 | $1,116.6919 | $1,116.68 | $1,116.65 | $1,116.80 | |