| 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 | $137.80 | 5.552% | $145.4507 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.36 | 3.305% | $83.0159 | $83.02 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.89 | 4.513% | $110.6688 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.48 | 11.508% | $178.948 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.98 | 6.460% | $158.6041 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.32 | 7.675% | $78.9473 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.58 | 8.649% | $70.1655 | $70.17 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.41 | $825.8003 | $825.81 | $825.75 | $825.80 | |