| 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 | 8.576% | $158.4667 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.47 | 12.784% | $235.1208 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.80 | 12.496% | $95.3966 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.37 | 9.555% | $112.1515 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.48 | 3.190% | $231.6409 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.25 | 6.217% | $50.1875 | $50.19 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.31 | 8.405% | $66.4631 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.63 | $949.4271 | $949.43 | $949.40 | $949.50 | |