| 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 | $147.82 | 7.624% | $159.0898 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.45 | 6.511% | $5.8048 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.77 | 10.127% | $155.0258 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.87 | 7.493% | $33.1831 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.46 | 12.596% | $224.584 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.39 | 5.140% | $220.1526 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.55 | 12.541% | $211.0706 | $211.07 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.31 | $1,008.9107 | $1,008.90 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.00 | |