| 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 | $146.81 | 8.596% | $159.4298 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.79 | 10.728% | $52.9169 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.59 | 3.139% | $118.187 | $118.19 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.94 | 3.621% | $148.1159 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.32 | 12.684% | $278.6901 | $278.69 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.78 | 7.596% | $6.219 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.45 | 7.375% | $32.6957 | $32.70 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.68 | $796.2544 | $796.27 | $796.25 | $796.20 | |