| 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 | $151.30 | 5.517% | $159.6472 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.89 | 11.470% | $41.1213 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 6.759% | $212.9415 | $212.94 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.59 | 9.582% | $17.0838 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.40 | 11.167% | $56.0282 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.75 | 7.510% | $93.2649 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.55 | 6.644% | $246.9342 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.94 | $827.0211 | $827.01 | $827.05 | $826.90 | |