| 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 | $140.84 | 11.508% | $157.0479 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.92 | 3.700% | $39.323 | $39.32 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.52 | 12.712% | $81.7387 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.75 | 4.264% | $160.3059 | $160.31 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.30 | 6.627% | $141.0675 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.33 | 9.717% | $16.8196 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.59 | 5.832% | $248.2713 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.25 | $844.5739 | $844.58 | $844.50 | $844.50 | |