| 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 | $141.80 | 11.728% | $158.4303 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.60 | 3.703% | $153.0656 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.65 | 5.184% | $119.5416 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.69 | 11.707% | $156.0435 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.47 | 9.366% | $26.7619 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.41 | 3.186% | $39.6337 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.51 | 6.799% | $195.9868 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.13 | $849.4634 | $849.46 | $849.50 | $849.40 | |