| 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 | $137.78 | 7.825% | $148.5613 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.99 | 11.412% | $169.3351 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.49 | 13.616% | $168.7084 | $168.71 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.74 | 12.495% | $19.9566 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.88 | 7.217% | $45.9746 | $45.97 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.82 | 12.612% | $186.7332 | $186.73 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.81 | 4.547% | $49.9839 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.51 | $789.2531 | $789.25 | $789.25 | $789.30 | |