| 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 | $143.92 | 9.199% | $157.1592 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.69 | 4.553% | $145.0046 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.67 | 7.234% | $231.2716 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.88 | 13.156% | $10.0483 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.73 | 10.756% | $87.1982 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.53 | 11.370% | $70.7534 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.26 | 12.291% | $135.0412 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.68 | $836.4765 | $836.47 | $836.45 | $836.50 | |