| 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 | $149.97 | 5.860% | $158.7582 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.30 | 12.119% | $48.5475 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.72 | 7.666% | $87.9847 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.69 | 3.681% | $6.9363 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.54 | 4.769% | $249.916 | $249.92 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.67 | 4.472% | $167.8552 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.46 | 6.764% | $137.149 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.35 | $857.1469 | $857.16 | $857.15 | $857.10 | |