| 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 | $145.62 | 8.158% | $157.4997 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.42 | 3.361% | $204.0553 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.40 | 13.799% | $163.1878 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.41 | 10.863% | $222.1805 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.76 | 6.465% | $8.2617 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.97 | 9.647% | $75.6235 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.95 | 9.476% | $33.8828 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.53 | $864.6913 | $864.69 | $864.70 | $864.80 | |