| 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 | $147.30 | 8.272% | $159.4847 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.57 | 13.819% | $163.4099 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.52 | 5.320% | $204.8685 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.48 | 9.727% | $228.7588 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.83 | 12.208% | $8.7859 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.74 | 3.842% | $59.9584 | $59.96 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.51 | 10.758% | $34.8998 | $34.90 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.95 | $860.1660 | $860.17 | $860.15 | $860.30 | |