| 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 | $147.32 | 8.430% | $159.7391 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.81 | 8.692% | $84.5732 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.39 | 10.784% | $253.0196 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.58 | 3.684% | $45.1855 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.91 | 10.510% | $35.2637 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.91 | 8.185% | $60.4862 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.51 | 3.148% | $118.1148 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.43 | $756.3821 | $756.38 | $756.35 | $756.40 | |