| 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 | $145.39 | 8.318% | $157.4835 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.38 | 8.466% | $96.9469 | $96.95 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.75 | 8.812% | $125.9499 | $125.95 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.45 | 6.714% | $35.6958 | $35.70 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.55 | 7.776% | $168.7233 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.55 | 10.852% | $94.8339 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.74 | 10.163% | $155.0434 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.81 | $834.6767 | $834.67 | $834.70 | $834.50 | |