| 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 | $147.96 | 6.832% | $158.0686 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.41 | 12.467% | $56.6946 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.31 | 7.304% | $136.6087 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.42 | 10.362% | $115.24 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.57 | 12.810% | $156.3208 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.67 | 13.421% | $130.0599 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.87 | 13.732% | $52.1689 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.21 | $805.1615 | $805.16 | $805.10 | $805.20 | |