| 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 | $152.63 | 3.812% | $158.4483 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.37 | 7.511% | $24.0502 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.39 | 8.159% | $138.8653 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 7.679% | $38.1291 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.53 | 7.195% | $9.1437 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.46 | 7.244% | $107.7373 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.79 | 7.796% | $247.7044 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.58 | $724.0783 | $724.08 | $724.10 | $724.00 | |