| 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 | $145.65 | 8.852% | $158.5429 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.75 | 10.788% | $160.3656 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.47 | 13.722% | $204.0969 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.83 | 6.112% | $76.2202 | $76.22 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.88 | 7.309% | $145.8115 | $145.81 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.90 | 6.476% | $200.0684 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.25 | 12.314% | $208.0617 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.73 | $1,153.1672 | $1,153.17 | $1,153.10 | $1,153.20 | |