| 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 | $143.57 | 8.576% | $155.8826 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.28 | 4.385% | $80.6687 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.92 | 6.282% | $264.5572 | $264.56 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.41 | 8.473% | $10.2073 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.53 | 13.733% | $99.5505 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.99 | 6.827% | $201.8923 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.86 | 10.163% | $79.1631 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.56 | $891.9217 | $891.92 | $891.90 | $892.10 | |