| 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 | $147.41 | 7.375% | $158.2815 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.31 | 7.366% | $80.8573 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.68 | 3.662% | $166.5641 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.54 | 8.535% | $264.3261 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.94 | 8.736% | $79.312 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.30 | 9.353% | $138.1128 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.34 | 6.744% | $244.8067 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.52 | $1,132.2605 | $1,132.26 | $1,132.25 | $1,132.30 | |