| 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 | $142.50 | 9.751% | $156.3952 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.40 | 9.199% | $194.811 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.60 | 12.646% | $160.6332 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.72 | 8.547% | $204.8499 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.43 | 3.204% | $36.5652 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.87 | 8.393% | $74.6503 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.36 | 4.287% | $19.1471 | $19.15 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.88 | $847.0519 | $847.06 | $847.05 | $847.00 | |