| 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 | $159.58 | 5.419% | $168.2276 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.98 | 6.790% | $7.4539 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.73 | 7.861% | $242.396 | $242.40 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.32 | 9.376% | $152.3826 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.93 | 3.337% | $181.8008 | $181.80 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.49 | 5.517% | $27.9515 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.37 | 3.836% | $75.1461 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.40 | $855.3585 | $855.36 | $855.40 | $855.40 | |