| 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 | $153.53 | 3.183% | $158.4169 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.61 | 4.345% | $117.5029 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.57 | 8.840% | $64.836 | $64.84 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.35 | 13.644% | $206.0934 | $206.09 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.44 | 4.579% | $30.7881 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.39 | 9.433% | $109.8598 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.96 | 8.227% | $102.7724 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.85 | $790.2695 | $790.27 | $790.25 | $790.30 | |