| 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 | $149.80 | 8.203% | $162.0881 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.51 | 7.500% | $178.9983 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.55 | 9.326% | $171.1499 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.98 | 4.326% | $151.2518 | $151.25 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.34 | 13.589% | $39.0065 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.59 | 7.584% | $225.4853 | $225.49 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.42 | 8.262% | $198.5742 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.19 | $1,126.5541 | $1,126.56 | $1,126.55 | $1,126.60 | |