| 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 | $150.79 | 3.559% | $156.1566 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.98 | 4.834% | $151.9883 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.69 | 5.568% | $128.4657 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.65 | 13.143% | $137.6385 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.39 | 12.275% | $27.3839 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.64 | 3.466% | $63.7764 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.34 | 8.183% | $192.9336 | $192.93 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.48 | $858.3430 | $858.35 | $858.40 | $858.40 | |