| 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 | $146.74 | 3.696% | $152.1635 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.79 | 3.344% | $74.1907 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.89 | 7.178% | $60.9736 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.76 | 4.765% | $34.321 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.50 | 4.398% | $236.4615 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.27 | 13.752% | $177.7603 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.41 | 8.178% | $36.1423 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.36 | $772.0129 | $772.00 | $771.95 | $772.10 | |