| 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 | $140.50 | 12.831% | $158.5276 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.70 | 6.731% | $208.8726 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.87 | 7.793% | $123.8218 | $123.82 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.74 | 5.353% | $46.0814 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.56 | 3.307% | $223.7216 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.29 | 12.846% | $88.3471 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.58 | 8.403% | $6.0489 | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.24 | $855.4210 | $855.42 | $855.40 | $855.30 | |