| 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 | $146.75 | 8.501% | $159.2252 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.25 | 3.430% | $201.9471 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.85 | 11.500% | $77.8828 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.87 | 3.616% | $136.6384 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.74 | 13.576% | $58.7642 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.44 | 12.863% | $18.5547 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.32 | 9.814% | $192.5259 | $192.53 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.22 | $845.5383 | $845.54 | $845.60 | $845.50 | |