| 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 | $74.36 | 10.851% | $82.4288 | $82.43 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.35 | 12.268% | $8.2517 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.94 | 6.671% | $140.7417 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 6.785% | $55.5175 | $55.52 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.79 | 11.613% | $174.998 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 7.320% | $215.3161 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.45 | 13.323% | $241.8879 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.51 | $919.1417 | $919.15 | $919.15 | $919.10 | |