| 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 | $144.97 | 8.128% | $156.7532 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.72 | 6.693% | $12.5044 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.59 | 8.256% | $67.7574 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.50 | 6.142% | $155.498 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.51 | 4.675% | $159.6398 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.41 | 8.348% | $135.8792 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.52 | 8.473% | $227.2726 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.22 | $915.3046 | $915.30 | $915.30 | $915.40 | |