| 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 | $95.27 | 7.335% | $102.2581 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.97 | 13.294% | $279.8022 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.36 | 6.300% | $24.8317 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.56 | 10.464% | $61.3738 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.60 | 13.843% | $15.4826 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.54 | 8.576% | $186.2513 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.88 | 11.230% | $86.6259 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.18 | $756.6256 | $756.62 | $756.65 | $756.70 | |