| 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 | $145.77 | 8.625% | $158.3427 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.87 | 12.698% | $126.0753 | $126.08 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.39 | 5.185% | $177.121 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.93 | 3.405% | $55.7663 | $55.77 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.94 | 3.264% | $120.7569 | $120.76 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.45 | 4.323% | $180.9482 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.66 | 6.843% | $9.2526 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.01 | $828.2630 | $828.27 | $828.25 | $828.30 | |