| 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 | $150.96 | 7.628% | $162.4752 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.32 | 7.799% | $80.1162 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.45 | 13.160% | $97.8268 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.94 | 3.799% | $38.3434 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.76 | 5.278% | $39.753 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.26 | 3.331% | $215.1971 | $215.20 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.76 | 12.585% | $265.4304 | $265.43 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.45 | $899.1421 | $899.15 | $899.20 | $899.10 | |