| 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 | $147.62 | 7.597% | $158.8347 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.39 | 11.424% | $172.0275 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.91 | 7.196% | $28.8464 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.50 | 12.867% | $25.3951 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.25 | 3.475% | $66.4827 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 7.753% | $183.5465 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.85 | 7.301% | $226.2442 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.86 | $861.3771 | $861.38 | $861.45 | $861.20 | |