| 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 | $145.82 | 9.220% | $159.2646 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.27 | 7.693% | $180.1381 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.72 | 8.678% | $260.5229 | $260.52 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.84 | 6.186% | $51.8612 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.49 | 4.155% | $71.3358 | $71.34 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.79 | 3.863% | $6.0137 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.31 | 9.342% | $156.698 | $156.70 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.24 | $885.8343 | $885.83 | $885.80 | $885.80 | |