| 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 | $144.85 | 8.501% | $157.1637 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.67 | 10.267% | $47.0509 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.80 | 3.426% | $155.9664 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 4.462% | $163.4621 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.93 | 5.104% | $229.0531 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.52 | 11.486% | $18.4175 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.60 | 13.392% | $12.0196 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.85 | $783.1333 | $783.13 | $783.05 | $783.30 | |