| 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 | $153.57 | 3.134% | $158.3829 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.84 | 13.204% | $36.0442 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.60 | 10.168% | $137.2693 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.86 | 8.691% | $61.8017 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.57 | 3.283% | $40.8691 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.49 | 7.426% | $107.9524 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.73 | 7.504% | $174.9413 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.66 | $717.2609 | $717.25 | $717.25 | $717.30 | |