| 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 | $142.64 | 6.828% | $152.3795 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.83 | 3.353% | $153.8203 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.47 | 13.596% | $116.4018 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.78 | 11.770% | $31.0497 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.47 | 4.485% | $28.702 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.66 | 10.621% | $157.8119 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.72 | 10.418% | $217.2143 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.57 | $857.3795 | $857.37 | $857.35 | $857.30 | |