| 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 | $152.81 | 3.686% | $158.4426 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.68 | 8.672% | $51.8148 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.84 | 8.826% | $203.3305 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.54 | 8.524% | $251.2765 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.39 | 5.571% | $261.1721 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.47 | 9.602% | $104.637 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.37 | 5.527% | $177.6758 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.10 | $1,208.3493 | $1,208.35 | $1,208.40 | $1,208.30 | |