| 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 | $151.36 | 4.697% | $158.4694 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.49 | 13.155% | $230.2591 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.47 | 8.470% | $192.5017 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.35 | 10.375% | $21.3576 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.62 | 13.525% | $8.6506 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.46 | 9.293% | $31.1048 | $31.10 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.78 | 12.447% | $241.5137 | $241.51 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.53 | $883.8569 | $883.85 | $883.80 | $884.00 | |