| 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 | $150.41 | 4.464% | $157.1243 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.36 | 3.521% | $239.5062 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 11.453% | $156.6695 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.78 | 5.839% | $86.5551 | $86.56 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.58 | 4.397% | $47.5842 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.70 | 10.837% | $114.938 | $114.94 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.57 | 5.672% | $16.4531 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.97 | $818.8304 | $818.83 | $818.80 | $818.90 | |