| 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 | $145.79 | 4.575% | $152.4599 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.86 | 8.455% | $174.4607 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.49 | 11.815% | $8.3749 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.45 | 3.749% | $110.4408 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.37 | 5.828% | $170.7746 | $170.77 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.56 | 6.209% | $209.8265 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.26 | 4.485% | $30.5723 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.78 | $856.9097 | $856.90 | $856.85 | $857.00 | |