| 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 | $143.40 | 8.392% | $155.4341 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 4.265% | $78.1466 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.78 | 8.736% | $20.4206 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.93 | 5.661% | $51.6999 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.97 | 7.259% | $155.4934 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.33 | 3.846% | $133.2656 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.62 | 9.813% | $217.0125 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.98 | $811.4727 | $811.47 | $811.45 | $811.40 | |