| 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 | $147.58 | 7.174% | $158.1674 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.82 | 4.844% | $16.5863 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.82 | 10.598% | $238.6926 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.44 | 5.682% | $168.4994 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.48 | 11.318% | $79.5701 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.28 | 5.335% | $20.3086 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.83 | 3.571% | $101.3235 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.25 | $783.1479 | $783.15 | $783.10 | $783.20 | |