| 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 | $146.38 | 7.319% | $157.0936 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.33 | 8.555% | $83.9456 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.45 | 3.493% | $128.797 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.71 | 13.242% | $52.8953 | $52.90 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.72 | 9.728% | $17.2492 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.97 | 4.687% | $262.733 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.74 | 4.307% | $99.8635 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.30 | $802.5772 | $802.58 | $802.60 | $802.50 | |