| 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 | $150.55 | 5.244% | $158.4448 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 12.440% | $84.2063 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.32 | 10.425% | $129.5506 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.55 | 8.590% | $84.2115 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.84 | 11.143% | $184.3196 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.70 | 11.757% | $105.8339 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.88 | 3.834% | $34.1406 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.73 | $780.7073 | $780.70 | $780.70 | $780.60 | |