| 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 | $146.57 | 6.761% | $156.4796 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.33 | 11.813% | $162.4978 | $162.50 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.32 | 6.517% | $37.6218 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.92 | 6.442% | $266.0198 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 8.471% | $9.437 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.40 | 12.166% | $87.9381 | $87.94 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.81 | 7.757% | $89.2336 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.05 | $809.2277 | $809.23 | $809.25 | $809.10 | |