| 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 | $145.54 | 6.676% | $155.2563 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.96 | 10.531% | $146.962 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.73 | 7.360% | $8.2989 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.66 | 9.661% | $258.4271 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.60 | 9.852% | $224.7572 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.46 | 13.297% | $23.1806 | $23.18 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.51 | 5.399% | $37.4272 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.46 | $854.3093 | $854.32 | $854.35 | $854.40 | |