| 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 | $151.80 | 4.324% | $158.3638 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.91 | 6.694% | $21.2428 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.75 | 7.285% | $181.0434 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.35 | 7.364% | $8.9649 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.59 | 7.722% | $247.3189 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.90 | 13.611% | $214.6112 | $214.61 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.47 | 11.512% | $120.9571 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.77 | $952.5021 | $952.49 | $952.45 | $952.50 | |