| 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 | $150.37 | 8.314% | $162.8718 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.58 | 8.263% | $214.9887 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 9.807% | $153.3565 | $153.36 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.64 | 5.817% | $12.3171 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.56 | 3.315% | $126.6229 | $126.62 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.26 | 6.371% | $58.7806 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.51 | 8.630% | $54.869 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.58 | $783.8066 | $783.81 | $783.75 | $783.90 | |