| 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 | $148.34 | 5.285% | $156.1798 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.33 | 7.655% | $32.6518 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.72 | 10.422% | $176.366 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 10.153% | $6.0584 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 7.780% | $83.6049 | $83.60 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.55 | 6.371% | $134.6125 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.85 | 13.678% | $270.3831 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.86 | $859.8565 | $859.85 | $859.85 | $860.00 | |