| 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 | $151.74 | 4.503% | $158.5729 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.63 | 5.826% | $253.5908 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.73 | 8.220% | $33.256 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.63 | 9.756% | $18.2524 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.70 | 10.659% | $61.6371 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.32 | 3.340% | $94.3701 | $94.37 | $94.35 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.44 | 11.442% | $214.459 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.19 | $834.1383 | $834.14 | $834.10 | $834.30 | |