| 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 | $152.40 | 3.501% | $157.7355 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.39 | 11.793% | $22.7946 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.27 | 9.207% | $10.1235 | $10.12 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.52 | 11.123% | $31.6923 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.38 | 10.788% | $94.5908 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.35 | 13.199% | $140.763 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.70 | 7.735% | $83.7101 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.01 | $541.4098 | $541.40 | $541.40 | $541.40 | |