| 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 | $145.30 | 9.452% | $159.0338 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.85 | 8.303% | $55.0721 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.36 | 12.459% | $234.3196 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.26 | 4.797% | $145.9403 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.83 | 6.238% | $34.8779 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.80 | 10.453% | $6.4063 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.26 | 3.606% | $129.7769 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.66 | $765.4269 | $765.43 | $765.45 | $765.40 | |