| 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 | $152.45 | 4.533% | $159.3606 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.52 | 13.585% | $258.4286 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.62 | 9.369% | $269.7258 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.62 | 8.552% | $86.4291 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.43 | 4.659% | $50.6864 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.27 | 10.753% | $18.0195 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.99 | 6.424% | $46.8159 | $46.82 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.90 | $889.4659 | $889.48 | $889.50 | $889.40 | |