| 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 | $151.59 | 3.804% | $157.3565 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.92 | 12.752% | $227.6688 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.95 | 12.806% | $66.4991 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.56 | 8.122% | $92.5092 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.32 | 12.722% | $88.2839 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.48 | 7.783% | $51.1754 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.66 | 5.576% | $17.589 | $17.59 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.48 | $701.0819 | $701.09 | $701.10 | $701.20 | |