| 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 | $144.90 | 9.587% | $158.7916 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.93 | 5.811% | $29.553 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.51 | 8.527% | $126.4448 | $126.44 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.30 | 13.580% | $133.2293 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.58 | 3.805% | $140.7388 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.71 | 7.735% | $137.5884 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.89 | 8.503% | $260.2878 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.82 | $986.6337 | $986.63 | $986.70 | $986.60 | |