| 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 | $151.27 | 3.866% | $157.1181 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.29 | 5.223% | $6.6185 | $6.62 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.80 | 4.740% | $168.4219 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.94 | 11.335% | $17.7468 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 5.200% | $226.969 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.92 | 5.715% | $53.8301 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.92 | 3.704% | $220.8066 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.89 | $851.5110 | $851.52 | $851.45 | $851.40 | |