| 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 | $144.89 | 8.236% | $156.8231 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 5.562% | $83.1934 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.37 | 9.280% | $58.3227 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.84 | 13.348% | $72.3614 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.47 | 10.310% | $169.2928 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.36 | 5.480% | $35.1881 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 6.233% | $83.1804 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.04 | $658.3619 | $658.35 | $658.35 | $658.40 | |