| 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 | $144.93 | 9.356% | $158.4897 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.44 | 12.730% | $54.6064 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.53 | 11.863% | $184.0482 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.98 | 5.524% | $109.7239 | $109.72 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.60 | 13.690% | $48.4319 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.75 | 5.257% | $120.7824 | $120.78 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.98 | 3.372% | $84.7444 | $84.74 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.21 | $760.8269 | $760.82 | $760.85 | $760.70 | |