| 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 | $148.74 | 7.188% | $159.4314 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 7.365% | $8.2456 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.41 | 10.279% | $103.0116 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.44 | 6.498% | $175.1253 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.78 | 4.506% | $103.231 | $103.23 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.30 | 5.245% | $91.8789 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.44 | 3.628% | $240.8729 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.79 | $881.7967 | $881.80 | $881.85 | $881.70 | |