| 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 | $149.90 | 4.865% | $157.1926 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 12.367% | $8.5511 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.70 | 5.407% | $101.9286 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.56 | 13.507% | $266.242 | $266.24 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.61 | 6.290% | $142.0141 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.27 | 7.576% | $17.5026 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.49 | 9.848% | $271.8628 | $271.86 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.14 | $965.2938 | $965.28 | $965.30 | $965.30 | |