| 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 | $144.50 | 8.867% | $157.3128 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.89 | 7.223% | $9.5321 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.47 | 5.489% | $113.369 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.75 | 3.343% | $139.2547 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.47 | 7.523% | $268.2376 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.42 | 7.447% | $117.5685 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.75 | 3.308% | $33.8334 | $33.83 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.25 | $839.1081 | $839.10 | $839.10 | $839.10 | |