| 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 | $151.80 | 3.728% | $157.4591 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.29 | 9.656% | $217.4369 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.53 | 12.263% | $34.2739 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.61 | 8.318% | $128.476 | $128.48 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.27 | 4.420% | $46.2267 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.50 | 11.740% | $180.4601 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.27 | 7.679% | $22.9033 | $22.90 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.27 | $787.2360 | $787.24 | $787.25 | $787.30 | |