| 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 | $145.90 | 7.505% | $156.8498 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.97 | 6.855% | $209.4037 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 5.855% | $210.281 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.78 | 7.143% | $152.9788 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.25 | 4.336% | $130.6808 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.73 | 8.440% | $8.3824 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.27 | 9.322% | $42.9307 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.55 | $911.5072 | $911.50 | $911.60 | $911.50 | |