| 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 | $145.75 | 9.390% | $159.4359 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 8.318% | $8.178 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.84 | 6.581% | $31.8038 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.75 | 11.466% | $65.4863 | $65.49 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.50 | 13.790% | $230.4248 | $230.42 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.33 | 12.118% | $129.3057 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.94 | 7.345% | $215.699 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.66 | $840.3335 | $840.34 | $840.35 | $840.30 | |