| 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 | $146.54 | 7.810% | $157.9848 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 9.822% | $43.7641 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.74 | 3.654% | $41.1921 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.54 | 8.187% | $143.391 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.77 | 8.530% | $9.5181 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.40 | 3.226% | $90.2195 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.62 | 8.342% | $85.1785 | $85.18 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.46 | $571.2481 | $571.24 | $571.25 | $571.30 | |