| 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 | $143.75 | 9.589% | $157.5342 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.25 | 5.245% | $204.4384 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.89 | 8.796% | $184.8335 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.42 | 12.244% | $20.6753 | $20.68 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.84 | 12.316% | $46.993 | $46.99 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.65 | 3.457% | $69.9887 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.59 | 10.278% | $166.0676 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.39 | $850.5307 | $850.53 | $850.60 | $850.50 | |