| 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 | $151.38 | 4.284% | $157.8651 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.36 | 11.826% | $266.5485 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.74 | 5.692% | $263.9552 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.43 | 11.653% | $8.2958 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.51 | 5.603% | $42.7798 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.82 | 11.169% | $42.0441 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.38 | 12.522% | $94.9461 | $94.95 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.62 | $876.4346 | $876.45 | $876.45 | $876.40 | |