| 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 | $157.31 | 3.273% | $162.4588 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.96 | 12.531% | $151.8718 | $151.87 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.68 | 10.546% | $143.3561 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.45 | 8.786% | $69.0247 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.63 | 13.421% | $8.654 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.26 | 11.214% | $198.2501 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.67 | 12.579% | $55.918 | $55.92 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.96 | $789.5335 | $789.53 | $789.45 | $789.70 | |