| 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 | $145.30 | 9.146% | $158.5891 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.80 | 8.628% | $76.9086 | $76.91 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.51 | 10.494% | $101.1131 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.58 | 7.851% | $229.2697 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.90 | 7.654% | $31.112 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.99 | 6.499% | $145.893 | $145.89 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.88 | 5.437% | $137.9959 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.96 | $880.8814 | $880.88 | $880.85 | $880.90 | |