| 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 | $239.72 | 7.145% | $256.848 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.35 | 6.817% | $103.9863 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.65 | 11.325% | $135.4269 | $135.43 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.46 | 6.389% | $24.9589 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.79 | 4.199% | $6.0331 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.42 | 8.730% | $159.2025 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.74 | 4.788% | $15.4458 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.13 | $701.9015 | $701.91 | $701.95 | $701.80 | |