| 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 | $149.84 | 5.563% | $158.1756 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.85 | 12.124% | $139.9868 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.34 | 3.533% | $116.309 | $116.31 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.90 | 8.285% | $126.5852 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.77 | 4.179% | $87.2707 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.77 | 10.670% | $158.0036 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.67 | 13.720% | $232.7507 | $232.75 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.14 | $1,019.0816 | $1,019.09 | $1,019.10 | $1,019.20 | |