| 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 | $137.55 | 7.431% | $147.7713 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.68 | 5.495% | $84.0584 | $84.06 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.88 | 4.868% | $215.9022 | $215.90 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.58 | 3.583% | $95.8971 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.56 | 3.152% | $255.3631 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.94 | 3.750% | $28.9878 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.32 | 13.611% | $28.7663 | $28.77 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.51 | $856.7462 | $856.75 | $856.70 | $856.90 | |