| 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 | $157.39 | 5.111% | $165.4342 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.73 | 4.739% | $144.257 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.76 | 8.734% | $203.0716 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.73 | 8.549% | $160.3594 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.74 | 9.492% | $235.1231 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.86 | 9.754% | $78.8692 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.55 | 11.748% | $120.185 | $120.19 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.76 | $1,107.2995 | $1,107.30 | $1,107.25 | $1,107.40 | |