| 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 | $154.96 | 5.838% | $164.0066 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.83 | 5.259% | $13.5047 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.41 | 9.246% | $187.2586 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.77 | 4.124% | $156.9878 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.99 | 9.403% | $39.3741 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.84 | 13.836% | $135.2827 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.86 | 4.783% | $181.1279 | $181.13 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.66 | $877.5424 | $877.54 | $877.55 | $877.60 | |