| 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 | $151.40 | 4.731% | $158.5627 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.98 | 12.657% | $46.1668 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.30 | 4.688% | $81.9707 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.88 | 5.337% | $157.8791 | $157.88 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.73 | 4.343% | $15.3697 | $15.37 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.76 | 7.342% | $249.8492 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.40 | 3.676% | $226.4284 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.45 | $936.2266 | $936.23 | $936.20 | $936.30 | |