| 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 | $149.38 | 5.825% | $158.0814 | $158.08 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.26 | 9.483% | $267.4232 | $267.42 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.92 | 8.249% | $80.0177 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.85 | 10.232% | $145.3409 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.78 | 12.760% | $71.9183 | $71.92 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.78 | 7.445% | $57.7839 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.49 | 8.124% | $136.766 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.46 | $917.3314 | $917.33 | $917.30 | $917.30 | |