| 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 | $150.27 | 5.249% | $158.1577 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.42 | 7.432% | $58.4645 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.25 | 7.265% | $148.2939 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.65 | 9.420% | $233.7758 | $233.78 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.28 | 7.307% | $47.5155 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.60 | 12.610% | $203.3737 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.61 | 13.190% | $18.8009 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.08 | $868.3820 | $868.38 | $868.35 | $868.50 | |