| 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 | $145.50 | 8.333% | $157.6245 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.74 | 4.858% | $240.9008 | $240.90 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 6.676% | $214.2801 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.25 | 8.634% | $114.3373 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.78 | 8.122% | $111.1278 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.52 | 7.220% | $25.2181 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.88 | 12.249% | $22.3151 | $22.32 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.54 | $885.8037 | $885.81 | $885.80 | $885.70 | |