| 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 | $150.84 | 3.565% | $156.2174 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.44 | 8.272% | $84.9286 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.68 | 5.341% | $47.0664 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.70 | 11.807% | $111.4716 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.53 | 4.519% | $197.0497 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.58 | 12.390% | $188.3432 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.76 | 11.589% | $62.222 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.53 | $847.2989 | $847.30 | $847.25 | $847.20 | |