| 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 | $148.88 | 4.593% | $155.7181 | $155.72 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.44 | 13.375% | $153.5551 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.33 | 5.632% | $10.9118 | $10.91 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.64 | 8.774% | $177.9978 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.66 | 8.802% | $172.6253 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.90 | 9.196% | $34.8335 | $34.83 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.85 | 9.537% | $81.9884 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.70 | $787.6300 | $787.64 | $787.65 | $787.60 | |