| 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 | $147.64 | 7.681% | $158.9802 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.30 | 3.256% | $100.4681 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.55 | 9.119% | $260.3034 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.25 | 6.434% | $25.8102 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.26 | 9.560% | $105.4625 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.63 | 6.550% | $98.6973 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.47 | 4.234% | $26.5484 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.10 | $776.2701 | $776.27 | $776.25 | $776.30 | |