| 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 | $143.49 | 8.592% | $155.8187 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.39 | 8.464% | $30.7929 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.44 | 9.138% | $178.3751 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.32 | 5.705% | $16.194 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.77 | 12.508% | $128.0004 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.41 | 12.263% | $98.1291 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.66 | 6.490% | $230.7212 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.48 | $838.0314 | $838.03 | $838.05 | $838.00 | |