| 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 | $147.41 | 7.758% | $158.8461 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.65 | 4.475% | $151.1231 | $151.12 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.82 | 3.230% | $78.269 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.69 | 3.189% | $48.1789 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.38 | 12.613% | $242.5459 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.71 | 12.511% | $18.8006 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.30 | 13.670% | $174.2561 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.96 | $872.0197 | $872.03 | $872.00 | $872.00 | |