| 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 | $144.54 | 8.227% | $156.4313 | $156.43 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.26 | 8.540% | $181.544 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.40 | 3.410% | $150.3581 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.49 | 9.382% | $44.2888 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.61 | 9.733% | $29.2 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.97 | 5.474% | $183.4931 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.59 | 9.434% | $141.8155 | $141.82 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.86 | $887.1308 | $887.13 | $887.15 | $887.10 | |