| 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 | $148.80 | 7.184% | $159.4898 | $159.49 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.34 | 13.330% | $52.5171 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.44 | 12.190% | $73.4171 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.30 | 6.586% | $256.1262 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.95 | 11.111% | $171.0554 | $171.06 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.60 | 13.201% | $22.1874 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.69 | 7.233% | $140.1428 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.12 | $874.9358 | $874.95 | $874.95 | $874.90 | |