| 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 | $152.88 | 3.556% | $158.3164 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.44 | 11.177% | $42.7364 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.62 | 4.783% | $104.3848 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.57 | 7.646% | $121.1771 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.49 | 10.746% | $210.9601 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.40 | 6.835% | $245.0795 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.43 | 12.599% | $27.5079 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.83 | $910.1622 | $910.17 | $910.20 | $910.20 | |