| 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 | $145.88 | 8.634% | $158.4753 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.44 | 13.821% | $57.4113 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.68 | 8.109% | $191.007 | $191.01 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.91 | 9.578% | $7.5718 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.95 | 5.738% | $234.6855 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.59 | 8.352% | $143.6639 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.40 | 7.121% | $182.5342 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.85 | $975.3490 | $975.35 | $975.35 | $975.40 | |