| 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 | $138.66 | 8.483% | $150.4225 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.66 | 5.689% | $71.5092 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.75 | 3.194% | $175.1718 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.79 | 7.233% | $216.3855 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.28 | 9.544% | $30.979 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.60 | 13.248% | $116.1924 | $116.19 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.53 | 5.347% | $81.6755 | $81.68 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.27 | $842.3359 | $842.34 | $842.35 | $842.40 | |