| 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 | $148.69 | 5.310% | $156.5854 | $156.59 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.37 | 4.429% | $82.8853 | $82.89 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.53 | 7.335% | $45.6496 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.44 | 11.703% | $204.908 | $204.91 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.56 | 11.541% | $243.784 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.92 | 5.158% | $108.2286 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.44 | 8.824% | $9.1847 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.95 | $851.2256 | $851.23 | $851.30 | $851.20 | |