| 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 | $152.67 | 4.324% | $159.2715 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.78 | 8.338% | $31.1797 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.44 | 11.629% | $28.3984 | $28.40 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.55 | 11.225% | $241.97 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.56 | 12.520% | $55.7649 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.43 | 8.297% | $252.7977 | $252.80 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.46 | 4.357% | $128.8392 | $128.84 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.89 | $898.2214 | $898.22 | $898.20 | $898.30 | |