| 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 | $148.44 | 6.442% | $158.0025 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.43 | 13.471% | $209.2746 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 5.234% | $5.63 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.69 | 5.334% | $228.2482 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.25 | 4.845% | $85.1866 | $85.19 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.70 | 7.605% | $221.3435 | $221.34 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.82 | 3.558% | $23.6319 | $23.63 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.68 | $931.3173 | $931.31 | $931.35 | $931.20 | |