| 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 | $147.36 | 7.520% | $158.4415 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.56 | 10.164% | $229.758 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.37 | 6.242% | $38.6402 | $38.64 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.43 | 8.216% | $161.7072 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.97 | 7.657% | $22.5757 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.51 | 12.254% | $28.636 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.40 | 8.226% | $48.0523 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.60 | $687.8109 | $687.82 | $687.85 | $687.80 | |