| 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 | $147.42 | 7.540% | $158.5355 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.53 | 8.392% | $245.5404 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.48 | 5.345% | $51.0713 | $51.07 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.99 | 6.686% | $80.0038 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 12.741% | $178.4803 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.54 | 11.594% | $146.7907 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.46 | 5.773% | $53.3731 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.73 | $913.7951 | $913.79 | $913.80 | $913.80 | |