| 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 | $150.87 | 3.827% | $156.6438 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.41 | 8.236% | $71.8795 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.70 | 8.504% | $83.2226 | $83.22 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.87 | 8.672% | $170.4738 | $170.47 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.40 | 3.746% | $50.2131 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.92 | 4.150% | $219.6732 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.63 | 3.369% | $228.063 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.80 | $980.1690 | $980.15 | $980.10 | $980.20 | |