| 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 | $159.48 | 5.643% | $168.4795 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 4.193% | $153.0178 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.84 | 3.327% | $108.328 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.98 | 7.631% | $62.4045 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.73 | 9.382% | $21.5811 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.33 | 12.400% | $246.5269 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.58 | 13.147% | $79.8592 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.80 | $840.1970 | $840.20 | $840.25 | $840.20 | |