| 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 | $141.25 | 12.625% | $159.0828 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.59 | 11.327% | $70.7928 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.46 | 13.406% | $284.0367 | $284.04 | $284.05 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.42 | 4.859% | $81.1818 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.28 | 8.470% | $75.148 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.84 | 8.552% | $31.3064 | $31.31 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.32 | 8.866% | $93.9731 | $93.97 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.16 | $795.5216 | $795.52 | $795.55 | $795.50 | |