| 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 | $148.73 | 5.105% | $156.3227 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.46 | 9.146% | $38.7032 | $38.70 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.97 | 12.600% | $278.0882 | $278.09 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.91 | 7.684% | $117.2786 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 8.501% | $141.3443 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.47 | 10.283% | $61.174 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.80 | 6.198% | $79.4361 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.61 | $872.3471 | $872.34 | $872.35 | $872.30 | |