| 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 | $145.57 | 8.717% | $158.2593 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.65 | 3.298% | $47.1555 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.98 | 13.851% | $226.5407 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.98 | 12.244% | $120.0786 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.84 | 13.733% | $113.551 | $113.55 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.35 | 10.375% | $85.3751 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.29 | 10.509% | $222.4436 | $222.44 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.66 | $973.4038 | $973.41 | $973.45 | $973.50 | |