| 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 | $148.36 | 6.670% | $158.2556 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.58 | 7.863% | $244.396 | $244.40 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.37 | 12.484% | $21.7882 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.80 | 5.472% | $122.1366 | $122.14 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.70 | 9.630% | $161.9235 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.55 | 8.536% | $210.0714 | $210.07 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.77 | 7.245% | $45.8687 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.13 | $964.4400 | $964.45 | $964.40 | $964.50 | |