| 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 | $153.52 | 3.236% | $158.4879 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.49 | 7.174% | $108.7709 | $108.77 | $108.75 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.42 | 5.583% | $40.565 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.33 | 13.351% | $246.3457 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.60 | 9.457% | $205.3413 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.96 | 7.580% | $41.9132 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.75 | 9.381% | $68.6366 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.07 | $870.0606 | $870.07 | $870.05 | $870.00 | |