| 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 | $145.94 | 8.575% | $158.4544 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.82 | 12.841% | $62.9878 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.26 | 3.521% | $246.6491 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.38 | 10.361% | $141.6815 | $141.68 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.65 | 10.466% | $95.7188 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.36 | 9.638% | $94.6834 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.45 | 8.320% | $42.7322 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.86 | $842.9072 | $842.90 | $842.95 | $842.90 | |