| 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 | $157.47 | 3.180% | $162.4775 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.79 | 3.829% | $13.2797 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.82 | 8.740% | $12.8531 | $12.85 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.58 | 7.397% | $18.8804 | $18.88 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.49 | 13.855% | $156.5392 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.36 | 13.232% | $241.5918 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.48 | 9.328% | $79.2409 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.99 | $684.8626 | $684.86 | $684.95 | $684.90 | |