| 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 | $145.81 | 8.682% | $158.4692 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.70 | 9.194% | $55.3614 | $55.36 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.38 | 5.170% | $261.2212 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.83 | 4.827% | $26.0285 | $26.03 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.98 | 4.437% | $109.638 | $109.64 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.28 | 12.617% | $180.5025 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.98 | 10.510% | $167.9531 | $167.95 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.96 | $959.1739 | $959.17 | $959.15 | $959.20 | |