| 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 | $150.97 | 7.724% | $162.6309 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.59 | 3.452% | $41.9912 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.58 | 6.564% | $220.1399 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.31 | 13.278% | $100.0358 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 11.637% | $8.183 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.51 | 8.630% | $70.0772 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.32 | 11.550% | $87.366 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.61 | $690.4240 | $690.43 | $690.50 | $690.40 | |