| 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 | $153.40 | 3.478% | $158.7353 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.87 | 6.716% | $67.0923 | $67.09 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.78 | 11.372% | $58.7821 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.83 | 10.531% | $163.398 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.57 | 4.440% | $259.6065 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.50 | 11.470% | $31.769 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.55 | 10.763% | $240.9649 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.50 | $980.3481 | $980.35 | $980.35 | $980.40 | |