| 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 | $152.36 | 4.529% | $159.2604 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.95 | 13.591% | $41.9719 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.87 | 6.768% | $97.0201 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 9.412% | $8.6654 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 12.661% | $178.3536 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.39 | 4.460% | $123.6702 | $123.67 | $123.65 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.79 | 3.341% | $7.0169 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.59 | $615.9585 | $615.96 | $615.85 | $616.10 | |