| 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 | $144.70 | 13.157% | $163.7382 | $163.74 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.99 | 4.398% | $78.2881 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.58 | 12.480% | $205.366 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.92 | 7.563% | $149.4265 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.77 | 10.795% | $123.8356 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.57 | 13.300% | $86.7538 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.82 | 4.796% | $46.9696 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.35 | $854.3778 | $854.39 | $854.40 | $854.40 | |