| 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 | $145.54 | 8.175% | $157.4379 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.72 | 8.163% | $8.3502 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.49 | 11.803% | $56.4493 | $56.45 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.94 | 10.500% | $108.2237 | $108.22 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.76 | 13.640% | $175.8693 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.99 | 11.386% | $60.1373 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.87 | 8.781% | $232.6499 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.31 | $799.1176 | $799.12 | $799.10 | $799.00 | |