| 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 | $150.54 | 4.739% | $157.6741 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.65 | 5.873% | $40.9199 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.45 | 5.453% | $209.2715 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.51 | 12.743% | $174.1992 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.29 | 6.597% | $55.7396 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 5.225% | $53.2649 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.34 | 12.744% | $160.4798 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.40 | $851.5490 | $851.54 | $851.50 | $851.60 | |