| 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 | $151.25 | 5.179% | $159.0832 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.65 | 3.166% | $246.2057 | $246.21 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.27 | 4.730% | $249.5402 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.71 | 12.505% | $8.6741 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.54 | 11.725% | $67.6383 | $67.64 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.99 | 7.310% | $148.0771 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 11.590% | $177.9526 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.88 | $1,057.1712 | $1,057.17 | $1,057.20 | $1,057.20 | |