| 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 | $150.89 | 4.107% | $157.0871 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.69 | 6.289% | $172.9216 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.36 | 10.350% | $27.9848 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.90 | 3.294% | $134.1789 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.73 | 12.574% | $19.9594 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.65 | 13.104% | $86.6942 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.58 | 7.803% | $38.3563 | $38.36 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.80 | $637.1823 | $637.18 | $637.20 | $637.30 | |