| 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 | $152.58 | 3.794% | $158.3689 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.57 | 10.299% | $119.7516 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.37 | 12.272% | $112.6874 | $112.69 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.70 | 12.338% | $181.6505 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.91 | 5.572% | $249.0549 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.45 | 7.216% | $60.5234 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.54 | 3.522% | $79.2357 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.12 | $961.2724 | $961.27 | $961.25 | $961.40 | |