| 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 | $149.50 | 5.771% | $158.1276 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.28 | 7.126% | $31.3665 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.69 | 8.760% | $108.4228 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.51 | 12.779% | $208.0885 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.34 | 6.509% | $72.7883 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.93 | 3.784% | $149.3763 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.63 | 12.272% | $87.1568 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.88 | $815.3268 | $815.34 | $815.35 | $815.40 | |