| 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 | $144.55 | 6.578% | $154.0585 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.75 | 6.278% | $79.4428 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.63 | 3.871% | $218.7835 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.39 | 8.490% | $228.2521 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.77 | 9.810% | $46.9657 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.61 | 8.773% | $72.4537 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.73 | 4.489% | $14.3463 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.43 | $814.3026 | $814.30 | $814.30 | $814.40 | |