| 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 | $142.55 | 9.309% | $155.82 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.54 | 6.854% | $6.9883 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.30 | 11.614% | $232.492 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.51 | 4.866% | $16.2647 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.42 | 8.715% | $170.052 | $170.05 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.76 | 7.481% | $228.6766 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.28 | 5.730% | $86.9946 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.36 | $897.2882 | $897.28 | $897.30 | $897.40 | |