| 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 | $151.42 | 3.871% | $157.2815 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.29 | 8.480% | $260.6666 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.73 | 6.206% | $146.2775 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.90 | 8.545% | $67.1894 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.61 | 7.706% | $52.3559 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.71 | 3.183% | $19.3055 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.90 | 9.381% | $191.3074 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.56 | $894.3838 | $894.40 | $894.40 | $894.50 | |