| 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 | $8.37 | 4.124% | $8.7152 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.73 | 3.767% | $99.3361 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.95 | 9.626% | $156.7104 | $156.71 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.70 | 4.653% | $255.0394 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.32 | 8.257% | $165.9796 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.41 | 8.813% | $14.5918 | $14.59 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.96 | 12.534% | $157.5026 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.44 | $857.8751 | $857.88 | $857.90 | $857.80 | |