| 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 | $145.95 | 6.376% | $155.2558 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.96 | 10.343% | $8.7833 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.94 | 10.146% | $222.4288 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.58 | 12.312% | $16.3751 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.77 | 4.727% | $165.2278 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.99 | 6.588% | $65.008 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.94 | 10.365% | $8.763 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.13 | $641.8418 | $641.85 | $641.90 | $641.90 | |