| 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 | $147.62 | 7.539% | $158.7491 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.52 | 3.668% | $31.6395 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.74 | 13.208% | $175.1781 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.91 | 7.231% | $124.2915 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.83 | 5.561% | $82.1581 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.39 | 4.236% | $110.8967 | $110.90 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.41 | 12.832% | $165.1973 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.42 | $848.1103 | $848.12 | $848.15 | $848.10 | |