| 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 | $145.87 | 7.479% | $156.7796 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.50 | 5.267% | $141.5841 | $141.58 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.64 | 9.456% | $87.1708 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.91 | 12.499% | $209.1469 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.31 | 4.264% | $232.8319 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.48 | 12.584% | $21.9314 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.73 | 9.460% | $44.5831 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.44 | $894.0278 | $894.02 | $894.10 | $894.00 | |