| 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 | $151.71 | 3.703% | $157.3278 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.56 | 4.274% | $38.1226 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.80 | 10.804% | $11.9668 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.98 | 12.835% | $85.732 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.46 | 7.472% | $70.3512 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.45 | 8.543% | $245.7956 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.91 | 13.466% | $227.9645 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.87 | $837.2605 | $837.26 | $837.25 | $837.30 | |