| 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 | $146.63 | 8.444% | $159.0114 | $159.01 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 7.742% | $18.133 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.73 | 5.615% | $132.7897 | $132.79 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.58 | 12.812% | $94.2883 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.45 | 8.473% | $201.1632 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.86 | 11.855% | $8.7918 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.70 | 13.705% | $164.5311 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.78 | $778.7085 | $778.70 | $778.75 | $778.70 | |