| 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 | $145.94 | 8.589% | $158.4748 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.70 | 12.491% | $108.7788 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.91 | 6.444% | $46.7396 | $46.74 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.77 | 13.187% | $108.3992 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.90 | 12.435% | $21.2502 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.75 | 6.565% | $233.1109 | $233.11 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.94 | 6.795% | $221.0016 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.91 | $897.7551 | $897.75 | $897.75 | $897.80 | |