| 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 | $145.76 | 8.559% | $158.2356 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.89 | 7.139% | $210.946 | $210.95 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.70 | 10.830% | $176.9955 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.30 | 6.554% | $237.9351 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.38 | 3.302% | $43.7794 | $43.78 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.40 | 9.607% | $158.2725 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.78 | 13.364% | $6.5524 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.21 | $992.7165 | $992.73 | $992.75 | $992.70 | |