| 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 | $147.27 | 7.872% | $158.8631 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.43 | 7.855% | $235.5877 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.51 | 13.796% | $23.3396 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.56 | 9.595% | $108.0168 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.64 | 6.354% | $130.4325 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.67 | 4.822% | $53.1133 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.33 | 8.555% | $150.1641 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.41 | $859.5171 | $859.51 | $859.50 | $859.50 | |