| 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 | $142.77 | 7.282% | $153.1665 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.35 | 9.317% | $259.4639 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.97 | 5.835% | $30.6604 | $30.66 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.86 | 13.624% | $43.018 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.63 | 7.265% | $158.3553 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.25 | 10.641% | $82.1509 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.94 | 12.354% | $241.4937 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.77 | $968.3087 | $968.31 | $968.25 | $968.50 | |