| 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 | $142.45 | 10.826% | $157.8716 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.83 | 3.263% | $45.2602 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.74 | 6.782% | $183.3874 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.68 | 8.397% | $9.4089 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.25 | 7.799% | $45.5451 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.51 | 8.241% | $195.3858 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.75 | 9.611% | $154.2775 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.21 | $791.1365 | $791.15 | $791.15 | $791.20 | |