| 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 | $151.78 | 4.263% | $158.2504 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.36 | 7.811% | $142.6986 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.98 | 8.666% | $43.4447 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.44 | 5.256% | $92.0358 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.65 | 6.418% | $24.1037 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.83 | 5.321% | $39.8429 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.40 | 4.144% | $185.7929 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.44 | $686.1690 | $686.16 | $686.20 | $686.10 | |