| 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 | $145.32 | 9.300% | $158.8348 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.71 | 5.520% | $15.522 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.47 | 3.189% | $208.9268 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.25 | 13.500% | $71.7888 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.63 | 9.789% | $66.5651 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.25 | 7.212% | $229.7017 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.99 | 6.218% | $246.4151 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.62 | $997.7543 | $997.76 | $997.75 | $997.70 | |