| 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 | $150.68 | 5.781% | $159.3908 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 4.223% | $7.8167 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.57 | 11.218% | $176.3584 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.55 | 12.615% | $258.5077 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.46 | 7.639% | $223.3079 | $223.31 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.75 | 10.359% | $14.0708 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.58 | 7.620% | $65.1962 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.09 | $904.6485 | $904.66 | $904.60 | $904.70 | |