| 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 | $146.50 | 8.297% | $158.6551 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.53 | 9.477% | $172.4591 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.94 | 9.720% | $159.0282 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.95 | 7.764% | $179.912 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.87 | 10.431% | $84.8883 | $84.89 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.69 | 3.651% | $66.0153 | $66.02 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.53 | 9.669% | $144.2476 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.01 | $965.2056 | $965.22 | $965.20 | $965.20 | |