| 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 | $131.26 | 13.107% | $148.4642 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.36 | 5.297% | $165.6954 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.77 | 8.602% | $202.836 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.58 | 4.214% | $40.2058 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.56 | 4.425% | $50.7088 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.79 | 7.165% | $213.0333 | $213.03 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.32 | 3.503% | $160.7609 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.64 | $981.7044 | $981.71 | $981.70 | $981.70 | |