| 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 | $150.96 | 4.258% | $157.3879 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.57 | 3.391% | $82.2682 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.88 | 7.638% | $190.3901 | $190.39 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.33 | 8.345% | $6.8582 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.34 | 8.730% | $260.2344 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.58 | 5.495% | $137.7554 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.89 | 7.763% | $125.9642 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.55 | $960.8584 | $960.86 | $960.85 | $961.00 | |