| 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 | $150.37 | 4.567% | $157.2374 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.82 | 3.112% | $41.0592 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.48 | 13.438% | $8.4852 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.39 | 9.560% | $262.2757 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.44 | 6.374% | $191.9412 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.59 | 7.812% | $93.3544 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 12.855% | $210.452 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.57 | $964.8051 | $964.81 | $964.85 | $964.90 | |