| 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 | $149.77 | 5.248% | $157.6299 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.79 | 3.834% | $8.0887 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 7.399% | $247.4366 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.68 | 13.440% | $14.3842 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.64 | 13.281% | $31.3109 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.34 | 13.858% | $124.4923 | $124.49 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.30 | 3.630% | $256.277 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.91 | $839.6196 | $839.62 | $839.70 | $839.60 | |