| 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 | $145.27 | 8.810% | $158.0683 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.66 | 8.244% | $33.1876 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.46 | 8.358% | $221.5488 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.53 | 3.701% | $215.2107 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.42 | 4.780% | $232.0039 | $232.00 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.25 | 6.578% | $235.8038 | $235.80 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.63 | 6.820% | $86.129 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.22 | $1,181.9521 | $1,181.95 | $1,181.95 | $1,181.90 | |