| 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 | $152.35 | 3.701% | $157.9885 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.74 | 6.623% | $94.6173 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.42 | 3.191% | $58.2204 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.81 | 10.212% | $222.4188 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.25 | 8.375% | $8.9409 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.94 | 11.249% | $29.9705 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.83 | 8.871% | $157.6779 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.34 | $729.8343 | $729.84 | $729.80 | $729.80 | |