| 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 | $153.81 | 3.263% | $158.8288 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.97 | 4.244% | $62.5151 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.37 | 6.430% | $245.1828 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.63 | 10.708% | $142.4037 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.35 | 12.360% | $132.9781 | $132.98 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.85 | 5.872% | $60.1882 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.87 | 10.310% | $7.5783 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.85 | $809.6750 | $809.68 | $809.75 | $809.70 | |