| 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 | $150.36 | 5.165% | $158.1261 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.89 | 12.756% | $93.4634 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.99 | 10.440% | $81.7146 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.96 | 12.778% | $234.5331 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.57 | 11.785% | $45.3512 | $45.35 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.52 | 9.666% | $154.1027 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.91 | 3.827% | $102.6953 | $102.70 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.20 | $869.9864 | $869.98 | $870.00 | $870.00 | |