| 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 | $150.26 | 4.760% | $157.4124 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.48 | 5.416% | $23.6975 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.97 | 7.810% | $256.5555 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.89 | 3.844% | $96.4607 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.56 | 5.192% | $42.6659 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.33 | 8.461% | $48.0808 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.90 | 11.627% | $217.561 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.39 | $842.4338 | $842.44 | $842.40 | $842.60 | |