| 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 | $145.55 | 7.503% | $156.4706 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.32 | 8.243% | $17.6653 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.58 | 6.440% | $71.9322 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.60 | 3.616% | $159.1542 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.93 | 3.283% | $223.019 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.82 | 7.846% | $200.3994 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.55 | 6.160% | $219.2735 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.35 | $1,047.9142 | $1,047.91 | $1,047.85 | $1,048.00 | |