| 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 | $145.80 | 8.475% | $158.1566 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.60 | 3.291% | $14.0476 | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.65 | 13.650% | $101.8872 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.99 | 4.200% | $252.1536 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.67 | 11.522% | $261.7087 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.89 | 8.412% | $141.9005 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.58 | 10.296% | $37.0374 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.18 | $966.8916 | $966.90 | $966.90 | $966.90 | |