| 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 | $128.55 | 13.156% | $145.462 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.70 | 7.664% | $84.7316 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.40 | 6.538% | $168.7562 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.35 | 6.152% | $8.8637 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.75 | 12.718% | $78.6208 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.68 | 8.181% | $238.7338 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.36 | 10.283% | $93.0347 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.79 | $818.2028 | $818.19 | $818.20 | $818.20 | |