| 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 | $145.89 | 8.483% | $158.2658 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.88 | 12.673% | $30.2865 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.61 | 12.689% | $11.9563 | $11.96 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.84 | 9.217% | $244.4713 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.70 | 6.302% | $47.517 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.68 | 6.376% | $183.6901 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.40 | 12.745% | $118.8332 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.00 | $795.0202 | $795.03 | $795.00 | $795.10 | |