| 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 | $148.77 | 5.472% | $156.9107 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.60 | 13.724% | $40.4857 | $40.49 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.88 | 12.279% | $82.9517 | $82.95 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.39 | 4.490% | $234.4651 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.79 | 4.366% | $62.4004 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.29 | 12.632% | $87.0533 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.39 | 9.758% | $206.7731 | $206.77 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.11 | $871.0400 | $871.04 | $871.00 | $871.20 | |