| 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 | $143.55 | 8.564% | $155.8436 | $155.84 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.40 | 5.352% | $20.4383 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.99 | 12.362% | $158.4192 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.98 | 10.868% | $49.8684 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.73 | 10.468% | $244.9407 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.37 | 7.772% | $21.9532 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.38 | 13.471% | $225.1038 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.40 | $876.5672 | $876.56 | $876.55 | $876.50 | |