| 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 | $152.38 | 3.680% | $157.9876 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.27 | 3.309% | $161.441 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.99 | 11.775% | $71.5248 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.38 | 11.495% | $86.2748 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.81 | 7.529% | $64.3131 | $64.31 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.66 | 4.768% | $160.9865 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.83 | 13.481% | $72.4349 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.32 | $774.9627 | $774.95 | $774.95 | $774.90 | |