| 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 | $152.93 | 4.216% | $159.3775 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.41 | 12.647% | $209.9853 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.95 | 8.405% | $9.7022 | $9.70 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.85 | 4.839% | $150.8109 | $150.81 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.37 | 3.490% | $32.4648 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.35 | 8.849% | $88.5487 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.76 | 3.160% | $35.8584 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.62 | $686.7478 | $686.75 | $686.75 | $686.80 | |