| 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 | $152.58 | 3.501% | $157.9218 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.51 | 5.333% | $134.3101 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.69 | 8.703% | $100.7568 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.55 | 6.823% | $70.0225 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.46 | 5.663% | $39.5814 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.93 | 12.728% | $60.7942 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.33 | 10.803% | $244.1322 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.05 | $807.5190 | $807.51 | $807.50 | $807.50 | |