| 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 | $145.65 | 9.200% | $159.0498 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.98 | 9.546% | $186.2063 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.99 | 11.676% | $199.8889 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.35 | 5.380% | $146.847 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.65 | 5.873% | $17.6279 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.96 | 10.349% | $183.1352 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.42 | 11.478% | $6.0421 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.00 | $898.7972 | $898.81 | $898.85 | $898.60 | |