| 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 | $142.97 | 8.663% | $155.3555 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.70 | 5.279% | $172.3417 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.41 | 13.699% | $75.5075 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.99 | 9.685% | $104.1898 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.88 | 9.633% | $48.107 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.90 | 13.832% | $60.2171 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.67 | 11.223% | $77.4891 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.52 | $693.2077 | $693.22 | $693.20 | $693.20 | |