| 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 | $152.71 | 3.805% | $158.5206 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.79 | 8.318% | $148.1682 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.26 | 5.117% | $126.4137 | $126.41 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.93 | 7.513% | $133.2409 | $133.24 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.49 | 11.453% | $42.8983 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.56 | 11.776% | $75.5159 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.45 | 3.260% | $177.0393 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.19 | $861.7969 | $861.80 | $861.75 | $861.70 | |