| 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 | $138.33 | 13.797% | $157.4154 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.75 | 5.722% | $157.2615 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.87 | 5.355% | $134.7174 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.77 | 7.799% | $194.8683 | $194.87 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.37 | 4.481% | $5.6106 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.43 | 13.409% | $53.7899 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.72 | 3.788% | $87.9292 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.24 | $791.5923 | $791.60 | $791.55 | $791.60 | |