| 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 | $139.74 | 5.105% | $146.8737 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 6.524% | $8.5006 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.34 | 3.856% | $66.821 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.71 | 10.653% | $116.9713 | $116.97 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.90 | 8.217% | $256.3661 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.84 | 7.746% | $28.919 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.35 | 8.559% | $157.7905 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.86 | $782.2422 | $782.24 | $782.15 | $782.30 | |