| 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 | $150.55 | 4.534% | $157.3759 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.63 | 6.670% | $168.1439 | $168.14 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.95 | 6.765% | $101.3734 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.64 | 9.715% | $20.4509 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.50 | 7.495% | $115.5571 | $115.56 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.45 | 3.825% | $44.0737 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.37 | 6.294% | $175.7784 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.09 | $782.7533 | $782.75 | $782.75 | $782.90 | |