| 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 | $151.52 | 4.625% | $158.5278 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.28 | 7.731% | $11.0747 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.53 | 11.805% | $141.4669 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.35 | 8.675% | $138.3976 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.78 | 7.427% | $135.1217 | $135.12 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.25 | 13.329% | $223.5415 | $223.54 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.76 | 3.843% | $29.8652 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.47 | $837.9954 | $838.00 | $837.95 | $838.00 | |