| 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 | $153.30 | 3.213% | $158.2255 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.50 | 12.625% | $68.1381 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.89 | 9.324% | $268.8168 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.33 | 6.735% | $41.9789 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.56 | 8.371% | $106.8105 | $106.81 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.71 | 4.265% | $40.361 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.65 | 7.469% | $227.4581 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.94 | $911.7889 | $911.80 | $911.80 | $911.80 | |