| 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 | $148.76 | 5.870% | $157.4922 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.30 | 10.149% | $161.148 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.62 | 13.750% | $78.0553 | $78.06 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.64 | 8.243% | $186.8707 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.98 | 7.686% | $58.1289 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.76 | 4.867% | $55.3278 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.45 | 13.533% | $160.5924 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.51 | $857.6153 | $857.62 | $857.65 | $857.60 | |