| 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 | $145.79 | 8.551% | $158.2565 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.79 | 5.261% | $158.7231 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.48 | 6.799% | $30.4164 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.91 | 13.183% | $28.1939 | $28.19 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.91 | 7.224% | $181.1121 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.62 | 5.805% | $197.4533 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.99 | 7.816% | $132.6029 | $132.60 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.49 | $886.7582 | $886.75 | $886.70 | $886.80 | |