| 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 | $141.37 | 10.675% | $156.4612 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 6.451% | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.76 | 7.775% | $221.7578 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.74 | 11.275% | $82.0542 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.47 | 13.597% | $102.7712 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.96 | 6.861% | $131.3963 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.68 | 13.612% | $262.0802 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.73 | $964.7709 | $964.77 | $964.75 | $965.00 | |