| 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 | $145.86 | 8.607% | $158.4142 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.45 | 10.796% | $43.709 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.75 | 9.135% | $207.0837 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.70 | 3.403% | $89.6504 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.65 | 8.641% | $8.311 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.67 | 10.487% | $255.9652 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.97 | 3.205% | $75.3087 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.05 | $838.4422 | $838.44 | $838.40 | $838.50 | |