| 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 | $145.38 | 8.102% | $157.1587 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 6.238% | $83.4606 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.76 | 5.193% | $9.2149 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.73 | 9.570% | $123.5183 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.98 | 8.759% | $202.27 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.75 | 9.572% | $86.288 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.26 | 10.490% | $224.582 | $224.58 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.42 | $886.4925 | $886.49 | $886.45 | $886.60 | |