| 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 | $153.73 | 3.279% | $158.7708 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.46 | 9.430% | $25.6723 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.73 | 12.599% | $108.917 | $108.92 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.57 | 10.872% | $209.0713 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.60 | 3.494% | $211.7487 | $211.75 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.77 | 3.643% | $24.6359 | $24.64 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.38 | 7.767% | $252.5843 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.24 | $991.4003 | $991.40 | $991.35 | $991.40 | |