| 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 | $152.48 | 4.690% | $159.6313 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.53 | 3.120% | $54.1689 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.26 | 6.382% | $36.4465 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 9.822% | $8.5551 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 8.743% | $40.0392 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.61 | 6.512% | $9.1707 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.41 | 9.135% | $70.2939 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $356.90 | $378.3056 | $378.31 | $378.30 | $378.30 | |