| 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 | $151.40 | 4.577% | $158.3296 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.63 | 13.458% | $40.4251 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.99 | 4.290% | $236.7279 | $236.73 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.69 | 8.703% | $24.6647 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.45 | 9.380% | $32.2124 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.50 | 3.515% | $205.4773 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.78 | 10.618% | $251.9657 | $251.97 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.44 | $949.8027 | $949.81 | $949.85 | $949.80 | |