| 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 | 4.570% | $157.7857 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.63 | 4.690% | $92.7867 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.33 | 12.118% | $11.5818 | $11.58 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.79 | 8.705% | $148.6976 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.28 | 11.677% | $11.4804 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.28 | 10.527% | $272.2059 | $272.21 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.46 | 4.179% | $80.6971 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.66 | $775.2352 | $775.25 | $775.30 | $775.30 | |