| 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 | $147.92 | 7.748% | $159.3808 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.44 | 9.579% | $41.0264 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.61 | 10.841% | $120.3844 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.99 | 5.850% | $109.0149 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.91 | 6.420% | $196.7812 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.61 | 6.227% | $153.6149 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.79 | 10.341% | $84.7309 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.27 | $864.9335 | $864.92 | $865.00 | $864.90 | |