| 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 | $145.42 | 8.303% | $157.4942 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.73 | 9.503% | $132.203 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.99 | 8.472% | $129.0708 | $129.07 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.65 | 13.755% | $147.4834 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.88 | 6.155% | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.76 | 12.548% | $13.2356 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.36 | 10.605% | $192.8509 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.79 | $811.4879 | $811.48 | $811.50 | $811.60 | |