| 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 | $143.33 | 7.450% | $154.0081 | $154.01 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.83 | 13.140% | $98.2395 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.53 | 12.794% | $24.2845 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.71 | 11.692% | $91.2635 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.51 | 12.502% | $132.2011 | $132.20 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.60 | 11.637% | $33.0446 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.87 | 11.582% | $269.8834 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.38 | $802.9247 | $802.91 | $802.95 | $802.90 | |