| 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 | $152.70 | 3.483% | $158.0185 | $158.02 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.53 | 10.504% | $81.2536 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.27 | 9.366% | $47.3227 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.94 | 3.136% | $102.0428 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.67 | 8.496% | $30.0208 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.40 | 9.685% | $88.1867 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.59 | 13.770% | $93.9626 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.10 | $600.8077 | $600.80 | $600.75 | $600.80 | |