| 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 | $145.59 | 8.610% | $158.1253 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.75 | 12.403% | $71.6569 | $71.66 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.27 | 7.294% | $135.4801 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.80 | 11.520% | $192.7066 | $192.71 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.97 | 10.180% | $189.4765 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.57 | 10.256% | $149.4741 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.81 | 9.330% | $128.8017 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.76 | $1,025.7212 | $1,025.73 | $1,025.75 | $1,025.80 | |