| 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 | $145.75 | 8.726% | $158.4681 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.70 | 10.469% | $205.1409 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.26 | 7.386% | $121.6254 | $121.63 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.47 | 10.360% | $158.3335 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.89 | 13.454% | $155.3072 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.81 | 5.406% | $91.5029 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.88 | 12.833% | $68.6927 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.76 | $959.0707 | $959.07 | $959.10 | $959.00 | |