| 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 | $138.95 | 12.837% | $156.787 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.34 | 5.764% | $7.7631 | $7.76 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.77 | 4.212% | $246.7428 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.37 | 10.675% | $235.0405 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.83 | 11.762% | $204.3345 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.27 | 7.749% | $31.5381 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.89 | 8.717% | $16.188 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.42 | $898.3940 | $898.39 | $898.45 | $898.30 | |