| 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 | $140.47 | 8.775% | $152.7962 | $152.80 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.25 | 12.716% | $122.0151 | $122.02 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.25 | 7.484% | $98.0792 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.78 | 9.767% | $163.3113 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.74 | 9.315% | $20.4856 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.63 | 7.549% | $82.4148 | $82.41 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.43 | 7.762% | $158.8735 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.55 | $797.9757 | $797.98 | $797.95 | $798.00 | |