| 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 | $147.36 | 7.799% | $158.8526 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.96 | 9.804% | $48.2698 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.60 | 12.300% | $32.1178 | $32.12 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.26 | 11.319% | $161.702 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.62 | 11.584% | $58.7155 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.63 | 6.603% | $96.6143 | $96.61 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.99 | 5.849% | $121.7158 | $121.72 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.42 | $677.9878 | $677.99 | $677.90 | $678.00 | |