| 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 | $149.48 | 8.275% | $161.8495 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.67 | 7.465% | $145.7978 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.93 | 5.686% | $52.769 | $52.77 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.49 | 9.102% | $8.1717 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.88 | 9.831% | $41.604 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.79 | 8.308% | $256.4625 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.69 | 13.506% | $202.8239 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.93 | $869.4784 | $869.47 | $869.40 | $869.50 | |