| 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 | $150.42 | 4.488% | $157.1708 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.56 | 3.541% | $112.4041 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.47 | 10.531% | $124.3142 | $124.31 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.26 | 4.551% | $80.7761 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.90 | 3.437% | $101.2648 | $101.26 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.73 | 9.220% | $55.4073 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.83 | 12.390% | $51.5083 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.17 | $682.8456 | $682.84 | $682.80 | $682.90 | |