| 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 | $151.70 | 5.106% | $159.4458 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.80 | 12.865% | $85.5517 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.86 | 4.296% | $84.3337 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.58 | 11.278% | $55.1716 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.79 | 6.554% | $14.6938 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.49 | 8.624% | $187.3655 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.61 | 7.824% | $224.9316 | $224.93 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.83 | $811.4937 | $811.49 | $811.50 | $811.50 | |