| 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 | $151.25 | 3.415% | $156.4152 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.88 | 13.646% | $158.968 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.34 | 4.356% | $148.5403 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.70 | 8.511% | $47.4193 | $47.42 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.75 | 12.727% | $33.5363 | $33.54 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.77 | 11.550% | $236.2294 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.54 | 5.415% | $64.8724 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.23 | $845.9809 | $845.99 | $845.95 | $845.90 | |