| 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 | $143.28 | 10.265% | $157.9877 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.82 | 8.662% | $107.3798 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.74 | 8.363% | $48.4816 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.96 | 6.161% | $38.1755 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.80 | 5.604% | $77.9358 | $77.94 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.66 | 11.452% | $72.0649 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.49 | 13.391% | $270.4262 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.75 | $772.4515 | $772.46 | $772.55 | $772.50 | |