| 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 | $148.95 | 3.184% | $153.6926 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.56 | 7.587% | $64.0788 | $64.08 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.43 | 7.548% | $268.257 | $268.26 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.42 | 13.390% | $39.0288 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.52 | 7.262% | $137.8531 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.88 | 9.175% | $34.805 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.38 | 12.353% | $106.0388 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.14 | $803.7541 | $803.76 | $803.80 | $803.80 | |