| 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 | $150.53 | 3.686% | $156.0785 | $156.08 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.58 | 8.623% | $138.5812 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.32 | 12.506% | $202.8708 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.28 | 13.275% | $150.9729 | $150.97 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.70 | 9.148% | $156.8457 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.45 | 8.550% | $9.1725 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.87 | 10.251% | $19.7019 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.73 | $834.2235 | $834.22 | $834.20 | $834.30 | |