| 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 | $150.79 | 4.664% | $157.8228 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.98 | 7.871% | $61.4649 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.76 | 7.131% | $66.1641 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.53 | 3.501% | $162.0101 | $162.01 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.73 | 5.543% | $18.7128 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.85 | 11.481% | $124.6915 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.60 | 6.174% | $249.0842 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.24 | $839.9504 | $839.93 | $839.90 | $840.00 | |