| 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 | $146.43 | 8.144% | $158.3553 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.60 | 10.278% | $213.4982 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.99 | 8.858% | $192.6678 | $192.67 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.60 | 7.725% | $170.8519 | $170.85 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.33 | 10.505% | $127.4454 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.94 | 5.164% | $6.2467 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.96 | 7.717% | $41.9665 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.85 | $911.0318 | $911.05 | $911.00 | $911.10 | |