| 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 | $148.25 | 6.867% | $158.4303 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.82 | 4.213% | $164.469 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.39 | 10.786% | $70.2272 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.85 | 9.216% | $116.6973 | $116.70 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.91 | 9.224% | $14.1008 | $14.10 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.45 | 10.784% | $182.1843 | $182.18 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.38 | 8.745% | $162.4433 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.05 | $868.5522 | $868.55 | $868.60 | $868.50 | |