| 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 | $139.89 | 12.563% | $157.4644 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.91 | 11.744% | $97.1167 | $97.12 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.33 | 10.240% | $63.2006 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.99 | 4.235% | $75.0388 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.74 | 7.850% | $211.1056 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.69 | 5.376% | $142.9847 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.56 | 3.498% | $80.273 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.11 | $827.1838 | $827.18 | $827.15 | $827.20 | |