| 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 | $150.66 | 3.858% | $156.4725 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.50 | 8.615% | $77.6597 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.48 | 6.549% | $261.5565 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.33 | 13.623% | $91.2734 | $91.27 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.72 | 4.180% | $217.4445 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.69 | 11.788% | $49.9581 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.47 | 10.387% | $12.6614 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.85 | $867.0261 | $867.02 | $866.95 | $867.20 | |