| 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 | $147.48 | 6.194% | $156.6149 | $156.61 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.62 | 4.507% | $7.9634 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.69 | 6.760% | $41.3054 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.39 | 11.257% | $84.9892 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.57 | 12.285% | $188.156 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.40 | 4.110% | $32.6905 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.96 | 4.487% | $173.4066 | $173.41 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.11 | $685.1260 | $685.13 | $685.10 | $685.20 | |