| 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 | $149.64 | 4.705% | $156.6806 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.38 | 7.222% | $36.8629 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.52 | 11.191% | $98.4263 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.90 | 11.234% | $257.9516 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.65 | 5.825% | $256.7844 | $256.78 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.74 | 11.874% | $31.0338 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 13.526% | $19.0043 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.57 | $856.7439 | $856.73 | $856.80 | $856.80 | |