| 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 | $153.57 | 3.788% | $159.3872 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.63 | 12.592% | $50.2498 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.92 | 13.425% | $216.551 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.68 | 10.309% | $59.2139 | $59.21 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.76 | 7.330% | $7.2555 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.97 | 3.561% | $257.8358 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.65 | 10.860% | $138.187 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.18 | $888.6802 | $888.69 | $888.70 | $888.70 | |