| 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 | $151.49 | 5.119% | $159.2448 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.77 | 7.125% | $35.1049 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.68 | 13.857% | $177.2526 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.44 | 3.197% | $8.7098 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.88 | 5.625% | $185.7733 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.38 | 3.200% | $50.9602 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.51 | 11.398% | $26.1897 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.15 | $643.2353 | $643.22 | $643.20 | $643.30 | |