| 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 | $150.64 | 4.774% | $157.8316 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.85 | 8.813% | $209.8459 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.86 | 4.113% | $185.1754 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.66 | 7.797% | $62.1558 | $62.16 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.51 | 4.573% | $234.7768 | $234.78 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.72 | 7.693% | $48.1603 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.55 | 12.793% | $149.5071 | $149.51 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.79 | $1,047.4529 | $1,047.47 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.50 | |