| 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 | $145.30 | 8.865% | $158.1808 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.50 | 6.556% | $85.7776 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.62 | 3.210% | $218.413 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.47 | 12.493% | $205.266 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.72 | 10.623% | $131.3316 | $131.33 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 5.802% | $7.9986 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.78 | 13.198% | $6.5428 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.95 | $813.5104 | $813.51 | $813.55 | $813.50 | |