| 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 | $149.31 | 5.120% | $156.9547 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.42 | 8.785% | $128.8232 | $128.82 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.36 | 13.324% | $282.5847 | $282.58 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.93 | 4.572% | $40.7099 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.71 | 7.506% | $45.9158 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.66 | 5.720% | $53.5578 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.57 | 3.770% | $159.3596 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.96 | $867.9057 | $867.90 | $867.85 | $868.00 | |