| 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 | $139.92 | 12.497% | $157.4058 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.88 | 13.743% | $52.1853 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.31 | 13.585% | $183.224 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.49 | 4.454% | $48.5607 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.77 | 5.490% | $40.8985 | $40.90 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.28 | 7.705% | $168.3214 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.92 | 8.295% | $215.4204 | $215.42 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.57 | $866.0161 | $866.02 | $865.95 | $866.00 | |