| 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 | $142.30 | 8.481% | $154.3685 | $154.37 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.49 | 5.649% | $156.8782 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.55 | 7.771% | $37.2349 | $37.23 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.39 | 12.701% | $13.9637 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.82 | 4.352% | $94.7725 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.94 | 8.585% | $260.5388 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.93 | 7.677% | $95.7572 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.42 | $813.5138 | $813.51 | $813.50 | $813.60 | |