| 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 | $158.55 | 3.622% | $164.2927 | $164.29 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.58 | 6.441% | $27.2276 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.71 | 8.280% | $109.0488 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.26 | 12.533% | $248.9905 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.48 | 10.726% | $9.3896 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.89 | 11.830% | $149.7292 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.26 | 11.420% | $98.3393 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.73 | $807.0177 | $807.02 | $807.10 | $806.90 | |