| 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 | $152.26 | 4.680% | $159.3858 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.67 | 12.590% | $19.8947 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.65 | 7.727% | $239.8542 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.28 | 12.180% | $53.0387 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.46 | 7.820% | $28.5292 | $28.53 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.97 | 5.571% | $168.8819 | $168.88 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.41 | 9.312% | $170.9749 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.70 | $840.5594 | $840.55 | $840.60 | $840.60 | |