| 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 | $145.82 | 11.415% | $162.4654 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.25 | 13.240% | $47.8439 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.39 | 11.759% | $46.2571 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.68 | 8.648% | $186.5269 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.30 | 12.729% | $158.1588 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.48 | 6.747% | $140.351 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.25 | 10.837% | $53.4789 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.17 | $795.0820 | $795.09 | $795.10 | $795.20 | |