| 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 | $144.90 | 9.395% | $158.5134 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.55 | 6.781% | $111.6395 | $111.64 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.39 | 8.278% | $219.1438 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.49 | 13.472% | $253.5986 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.50 | 4.820% | $50.8377 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.62 | 4.555% | $175.2551 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.55 | 4.668% | $26.7427 | $26.74 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.00 | $995.7308 | $995.73 | $995.75 | $995.60 | |