| 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 | $144.68 | 8.847% | $157.4798 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.66 | 4.443% | $187.6423 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.78 | 11.674% | $110.3116 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.57 | 10.172% | $7.2383 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.89 | 11.435% | $148.086 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.26 | 5.835% | $84.9432 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.72 | 9.806% | $89.7335 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.56 | $785.4347 | $785.43 | $785.50 | $785.30 | |