| 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 | $147.68 | 5.494% | $155.7935 | $155.79 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.65 | 10.707% | $50.5377 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.87 | 13.851% | $158.1049 | $158.10 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.65 | 12.368% | $18.7093 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.94 | 10.196% | $189.471 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.40 | 8.668% | $126.4896 | $126.49 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.71 | 13.772% | $121.4061 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.90 | $820.5121 | $820.51 | $820.50 | $820.50 | |