| 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 | $151.57 | 3.852% | $157.4085 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.29 | 5.170% | $214.8518 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.90 | 6.533% | $267.2913 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.62 | 5.797% | $37.6849 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.67 | 5.847% | $79.036 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.62 | 3.802% | $196.8294 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.95 | 9.446% | $216.6484 | $216.65 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.62 | $1,169.7503 | $1,169.75 | $1,169.80 | $1,169.70 | |