| 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 | $147.83 | 7.589% | $159.0488 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.52 | 11.678% | $132.3608 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.86 | 10.151% | $59.3273 | $59.33 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.54 | 4.767% | $237.3392 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.55 | 4.728% | $6.8597 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.71 | 6.792% | $175.8971 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.46 | 6.809% | $7.968 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.47 | $778.8009 | $778.81 | $778.80 | $778.80 | |