| 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 | $145.33 | 8.739% | $158.0304 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.70 | 6.353% | $94.3351 | $94.34 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.71 | 8.558% | $73.5046 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.96 | 10.149% | $255.5016 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.96 | 11.186% | $226.775 | $226.78 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.58 | 8.216% | $16.8601 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.94 | 6.340% | $249.8352 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.18 | $1,074.8420 | $1,074.85 | $1,074.90 | $1,074.80 | |