| 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 | $148.86 | 6.808% | $158.9944 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.52 | 7.688% | $47.9427 | $47.94 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.85 | 8.401% | $162.4389 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.60 | 7.644% | $38.3213 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.64 | 10.802% | $158.048 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.51 | 10.716% | $88.0303 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.41 | 5.197% | $134.0315 | $134.03 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.39 | $787.8071 | $787.80 | $787.85 | $787.60 | |