| 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 | $146.33 | 8.359% | $158.5617 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 8.744% | $81.993 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.72 | 5.484% | $72.4886 | $72.49 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.98 | 6.464% | $237.3934 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.86 | 11.788% | $212.2407 | $212.24 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.43 | 6.643% | $133.7623 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.50 | 3.710% | $236.9774 | $236.98 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.22 | $1,133.4171 | $1,133.41 | $1,133.45 | $1,133.50 | |