| 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 | $145.98 | 8.105% | $157.8117 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.53 | 13.219% | $61.7383 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.55 | 13.367% | $27.8316 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.86 | 11.193% | $161.0742 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.98 | 8.534% | $9.7464 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.89 | 5.706% | $233.494 | $233.49 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.55 | 9.232% | $75.9709 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.34 | $727.6671 | $727.66 | $727.65 | $727.60 | |