| 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 | $148.37 | 7.284% | $159.1773 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.95 | 3.553% | $50.6892 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.87 | 3.376% | $103.2416 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.35 | 7.151% | $208.248 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.75 | 10.607% | $35.1177 | $35.12 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.63 | 7.475% | $248.9443 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.46 | 6.803% | $59.2329 | $59.23 | $59.25 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.38 | $864.6510 | $864.65 | $864.70 | $864.50 | |