| 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 | $150.51 | 4.552% | $157.3612 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.48 | 12.569% | $120.9892 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.77 | 4.148% | $148.6921 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.35 | 10.404% | $24.6753 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.52 | 12.823% | $210.4375 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.85 | 6.146% | $162.2442 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.83 | 3.282% | $19.448 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.31 | $843.8475 | $843.85 | $843.90 | $843.80 | |