| 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 | $150.76 | 4.565% | $157.6422 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 6.731% | $79.4932 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.66 | 10.549% | $215.1947 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.70 | 9.390% | $17.1742 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.55 | 7.450% | $48.9435 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.85 | 12.430% | $158.3577 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.98 | 9.453% | $215.6005 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.98 | $892.4060 | $892.39 | $892.40 | $892.40 | |