| 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 | $153.38 | 3.305% | $158.4492 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.39 | 6.269% | $12.104 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.25 | 9.134% | $11.1862 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.75 | 5.695% | $240.7204 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.25 | 9.663% | $90.1978 | $90.20 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.90 | 9.370% | $251.4416 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.34 | 7.675% | $113.4248 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.26 | $877.5240 | $877.52 | $877.50 | $877.40 | |