| 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 | $150.90 | 7.583% | $162.3427 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.40 | 4.687% | $120.8088 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.52 | 6.285% | $61.1351 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.74 | 13.535% | $57.6077 | $57.61 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.78 | 12.216% | $153.489 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.28 | 3.494% | $63.4211 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.66 | 5.153% | $232.0306 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.28 | $850.8350 | $850.84 | $850.85 | $850.70 | |