| 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 | $143.97 | 8.138% | $155.6863 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.62 | 4.858% | $58.322 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.48 | 5.689% | $115.7083 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.43 | 6.502% | $159.1459 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.94 | 8.487% | $12.9533 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.34 | 6.383% | $232.2766 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.43 | 11.116% | $164.9295 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.21 | $899.0219 | $899.03 | $899.05 | $899.00 | |