| 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 | $144.73 | 7.114% | $155.0261 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.42 | 8.504% | $9.136 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.73 | 13.188% | $50.629 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.41 | 8.371% | $256.1999 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.34 | 10.605% | $248.1313 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.33 | 9.375% | $9.1109 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.71 | 3.790% | $50.5561 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.67 | $778.7893 | $778.80 | $778.85 | $778.70 | |