| 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 | $147.99 | 6.500% | $157.6094 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.57 | 13.602% | $84.713 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.93 | 6.144% | $165.5103 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.54 | 4.170% | $50.5641 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 11.818% | $40.2209 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.46 | 12.711% | $142.5343 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.87 | 4.413% | $165.8809 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.33 | $807.0329 | $807.02 | $807.00 | $807.00 | |