| 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 | 5.167% | $157.5822 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.84 | 4.337% | $88.5195 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.43 | 11.319% | $87.3075 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.65 | 11.584% | $204.924 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.44 | 12.613% | $69.1894 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.60 | 10.849% | $194.6508 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.57 | 8.737% | $245.2781 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.37 | $1,047.4515 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.50 | |