| 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 | $141.27 | 4.713% | $147.9281 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.90 | 4.806% | $25.0486 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.91 | 7.340% | $168.4272 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.74 | 13.760% | $254.5266 | $254.53 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.77 | 10.449% | $45.0301 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.73 | 6.670% | $192.7847 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.43 | 9.355% | $22.3412 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.75 | $856.0865 | $856.09 | $856.20 | $855.90 | |