| 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 | $152.48 | 3.244% | $157.4265 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.95 | 10.282% | $78.2451 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.42 | 12.279% | $231.7663 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.73 | 8.267% | $19.1957 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.35 | 8.568% | $68.7778 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.53 | 7.829% | $245.3433 | $245.34 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.95 | 11.183% | $45.5294 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.41 | $846.2841 | $846.30 | $846.35 | $846.20 | |