| 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 | $150.72 | 7.798% | $162.4731 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.29 | 7.791% | $84.3896 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.78 | 9.591% | $194.8309 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.99 | 3.753% | $139.0186 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.70 | 12.515% | $19.9152 | $19.92 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.27 | 7.485% | $170.1165 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.57 | 5.342% | $149.1327 | $149.13 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.32 | $919.8766 | $919.88 | $919.85 | $919.80 | |