| 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 | $148.90 | 6.424% | $158.4653 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.35 | 3.488% | $26.2342 | $26.23 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.38 | 11.792% | $259.7822 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.39 | 8.654% | $143.847 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.98 | 4.493% | $87.7532 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.89 | 13.759% | $102.258 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.56 | 5.615% | $50.2305 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.45 | $828.5704 | $828.57 | $828.60 | $828.60 | |