| 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 | $149.33 | 11.456% | $166.4372 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.53 | 9.354% | $151.4881 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.96 | 13.852% | $158.2087 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.43 | 9.136% | $55.0373 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.65 | 10.785% | $208.9959 | $209.00 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.44 | 3.335% | $62.4557 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.55 | 3.736% | $5.7573 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.89 | $808.3802 | $808.40 | $808.40 | $808.40 | |