| 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 | $150.41 | 4.619% | $157.3574 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.37 | 11.507% | $47.2455 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.65 | 6.607% | $18.8161 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.75 | 3.478% | $50.4455 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.83 | 7.492% | $232 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.85 | 10.456% | $180.9822 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 4.670% | $185.8102 | $185.81 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.38 | $872.6569 | $872.67 | $872.65 | $872.60 | |