| 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 | $142.26 | 4.239% | $148.2904 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.30 | 7.681% | $157.5373 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.89 | 7.712% | $171.1436 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 5.269% | $17.601 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.34 | 10.735% | $45.7778 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.66 | 8.118% | $248.3038 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.28 | 12.449% | $70.0332 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.45 | $858.6871 | $858.68 | $858.75 | $858.60 | |