| 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 | $152.60 | 3.415% | $157.8113 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.73 | 8.609% | $47.4947 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.90 | 9.381% | $42.5492 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.91 | 8.129% | $170.7465 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.35 | 12.588% | $217.6889 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.82 | 11.470% | $250.6069 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.68 | 12.671% | $221.6013 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.99 | $1,108.4988 | $1,108.50 | $1,108.50 | $1,108.40 | |