| 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 | $144.96 | 7.834% | $156.3162 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.43 | 9.772% | $146.4688 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.60 | 13.170% | $85.5565 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.68 | 9.283% | $189.8027 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.29 | 5.836% | $146.3606 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.71 | 5.238% | $79.6757 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.55 | 10.355% | $42.5419 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.22 | $846.7224 | $846.73 | $846.70 | $846.80 | |