| 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 | $150.75 | 5.549% | $159.1151 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.33 | 3.573% | $51.0926 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.93 | 13.304% | $267.3181 | $267.32 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.95 | 10.644% | $251.1066 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.31 | 11.750% | $28.2839 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.53 | 11.210% | $33.9524 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.88 | 4.868% | $41.8214 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.68 | $832.6901 | $832.69 | $832.65 | $832.70 | |