| 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 | $142.30 | 8.430% | $154.2959 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.98 | 8.165% | $257.4111 | $257.41 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.68 | 5.236% | $39.6529 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.91 | 12.853% | $160.1497 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.25 | 11.263% | $31.4318 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.50 | 12.711% | $81.7155 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.47 | 9.420% | $137.2893 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.09 | $861.9462 | $861.95 | $861.95 | $861.90 | |