| 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 | $142.58 | 10.282% | $157.2401 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.57 | 5.353% | $86.99 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.38 | 9.329% | $268.2715 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.39 | 13.460% | $8.3847 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.37 | 8.748% | $10.1897 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.56 | 5.373% | $69.0825 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.83 | 6.576% | $115.9867 | $115.99 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.68 | $716.1452 | $716.14 | $716.20 | $716.20 | |