| 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 | $149.92 | 5.384% | $157.9917 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.42 | 7.233% | $26.1863 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.32 | 12.238% | $81.1705 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.56 | 10.619% | $88.0085 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.78 | 6.735% | $55.2674 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.51 | 3.421% | $162.8984 | $162.90 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.92 | 7.547% | $252.6494 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.43 | $824.1722 | $824.18 | $824.15 | $824.20 | |