| 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 | $144.58 | 6.675% | $154.2307 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.29 | 12.198% | $96.8157 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.25 | 13.299% | $135.1091 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.27 | 5.735% | $88.0455 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.34 | 9.271% | $77.9539 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.93 | 8.787% | $267.5399 | $267.54 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.54 | 3.506% | $35.751 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.20 | $855.4458 | $855.45 | $855.45 | $855.40 | |