| 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 | $150.96 | 4.715% | $158.0778 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.60 | 5.250% | $136.404 | $136.40 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.44 | 5.761% | $115.7448 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.71 | 11.264% | $94.2517 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.48 | 9.543% | $49.8202 | $49.82 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.65 | 13.585% | $147.263 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.68 | 9.573% | $213.3167 | $213.32 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.52 | $914.8782 | $914.87 | $914.85 | $914.90 | |