| 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 | $147.31 | 8.266% | $159.4866 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.96 | 4.408% | $17.7076 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.68 | 4.174% | $27.7936 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 6.362% | $246.1217 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.57 | 6.335% | $8.0496 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.41 | 6.287% | $150.3004 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.66 | 6.291% | $180.3333 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.99 | $789.7928 | $789.79 | $789.80 | $789.70 | |