| 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 | $147.87 | 6.486% | $157.4608 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.58 | 7.835% | $194.7284 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.58 | 8.108% | $82.7891 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.39 | 9.538% | $105.5837 | $105.58 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.77 | 5.708% | $171.0038 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.62 | 12.337% | $105.1699 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.65 | 6.343% | $52.7993 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.46 | $869.5350 | $869.53 | $869.55 | $869.60 | |