| 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 | $151.42 | 4.595% | $158.3777 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.88 | 12.727% | $28.0465 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.83 | 5.853% | $137.4289 | $137.43 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.42 | 12.603% | $256.0817 | $256.08 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.31 | 13.432% | $116.0523 | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.32 | 9.238% | $51.6914 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.90 | 9.319% | $228.3674 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.08 | $976.0459 | $976.05 | $976.10 | $976.10 | |