| 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 | $148.85 | 7.406% | $159.8738 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.70 | 9.305% | $72.9064 | $72.91 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.35 | 5.734% | $49.0077 | $49.01 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.47 | 8.835% | $12.4834 | $12.48 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.97 | 11.141% | $221.1372 | $221.14 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.72 | 5.822% | $195.4744 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 9.148% | $151.6175 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.97 | $862.5004 | $862.50 | $862.45 | $862.50 | |