| 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 | $149.60 | 5.745% | $158.1945 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.68 | 7.800% | $167.823 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.54 | 7.483% | $79.043 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 7.830% | $168.7324 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.85 | 12.232% | $27.8897 | $27.89 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.84 | 13.115% | $94.8356 | $94.84 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.57 | 3.469% | $162.0014 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.56 | $858.5196 | $858.51 | $858.55 | $858.40 | |