| 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 | $142.55 | 11.385% | $158.7793 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.39 | 6.837% | $157.4671 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.72 | 5.749% | $235.5242 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.60 | 11.719% | $147.0222 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.49 | 5.216% | $19.4544 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.25 | 6.668% | $74.9343 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.57 | 4.330% | $61.1061 | $61.11 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.57 | $854.2876 | $854.28 | $854.25 | $854.30 | |