| 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 | $145.81 | 8.650% | $158.4226 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.85 | 11.596% | $253.1555 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.95 | 7.752% | $49.512 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.46 | 3.558% | $16.0101 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.75 | 12.728% | $20.0092 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.79 | 10.230% | $212.5124 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.60 | 3.830% | $94.07 | $94.07 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.21 | $803.6918 | $803.69 | $803.60 | $803.70 | |