| 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 | $145.92 | 8.633% | $158.5173 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.88 | 9.574% | $75.4746 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.94 | 3.867% | $57.0645 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.71 | 4.422% | $244.0447 | $244.04 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.50 | 11.380% | $96.3437 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.83 | 8.824% | $69.4624 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.35 | 12.468% | $136.4799 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.13 | $837.3871 | $837.37 | $837.35 | $837.40 | |