| 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 | $148.26 | 5.248% | $156.0407 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.49 | 5.561% | $24.7963 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.26 | 6.455% | $196.154 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.51 | 11.569% | $95.4027 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.30 | 3.213% | $48.8197 | $48.82 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.95 | 3.844% | $79.908 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.94 | 12.135% | $187.1982 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.71 | $788.3196 | $788.32 | $788.30 | $788.30 | |