| 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 | $143.38 | 7.116% | $153.5829 | $153.58 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.57 | 7.507% | $97.3691 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.88 | 4.334% | $32.2183 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.40 | 9.671% | $149.5912 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.39 | 6.712% | $8.9531 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.62 | 7.449% | $170.4356 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 4.752% | $239.3583 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.74 | $851.5085 | $851.51 | $851.50 | $851.60 | |