| 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 | $150.56 | 4.872% | $157.8953 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.59 | 5.409% | $30.1364 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.97 | 9.642% | $231.3117 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.36 | 4.344% | $151.6744 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.82 | 12.653% | $113.5768 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.67 | 8.792% | $34.4544 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.38 | 12.708% | $277.69 | $277.69 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.35 | $996.7390 | $996.74 | $996.75 | $996.80 | |