| 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 | $142.28 | 9.474% | $155.7596 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.60 | 6.222% | $70.7439 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.97 | 12.510% | $170.9814 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.39 | 8.767% | $256.0266 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.71 | 10.213% | $88.9529 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.56 | 3.782% | $50.3965 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.63 | 8.397% | $182.7899 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.14 | $975.6508 | $975.65 | $975.70 | $975.70 | |