| 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 | $146.39 | 8.859% | $159.3587 | $159.36 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.40 | 4.785% | $44.4288 | $44.43 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.86 | 3.242% | $37.0226 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.57 | 9.194% | $261.5961 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.81 | 7.624% | $52.5313 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.97 | 13.846% | $137.7195 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.77 | 10.787% | $131.5817 | $131.58 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.77 | $824.2387 | $824.24 | $824.25 | $824.20 | |