| 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 | $135.27 | 8.246% | $146.4244 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.96 | 8.785% | $84.8088 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.93 | 8.633% | $85.744 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.67 | 9.244% | $137.2869 | $137.29 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.30 | 9.657% | $174.6836 | $174.68 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.61 | 11.576% | $87.7099 | $87.71 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.74 | 6.171% | $48.5626 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.48 | $765.2202 | $765.21 | $765.20 | $765.20 | |