| 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 | $147.93 | 9.188% | $161.5218 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.53 | 3.587% | $214.9741 | $214.97 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.30 | 5.424% | $61.4622 | $61.46 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.63 | 4.384% | $109.217 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.34 | 4.824% | $19.2247 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.78 | 3.600% | $139.6321 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.64 | 12.492% | $142.4599 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.15 | $848.4918 | $848.48 | $848.40 | $848.50 | |