| 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 | $145.26 | 9.240% | $158.682 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.33 | 4.615% | $36.9605 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.61 | 8.757% | $50.6916 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.69 | 7.235% | $260.2486 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.60 | 7.633% | $59.8439 | $59.84 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.97 | 11.253% | $229.1478 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.39 | 4.353% | $51.5399 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.85 | $847.1143 | $847.11 | $847.15 | $847.00 | |