| 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 | $147.67 | 6.807% | $157.7219 | $157.72 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.31 | 7.305% | $95.8341 | $95.83 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.42 | 12.265% | $247.4545 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.38 | 6.777% | $138.1481 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.99 | 8.596% | $9.7628 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.39 | 10.792% | $23.6984 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 10.226% | $40.464 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.87 | $713.0838 | $713.07 | $713.05 | $713.10 | |