| 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 | $138.43 | 13.589% | $157.2413 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.87 | 6.171% | $79.4902 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.98 | 9.318% | $24.0281 | $24.03 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.79 | 10.756% | $96.1251 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.67 | 10.318% | $273.2246 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.80 | 12.229% | $8.7539 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.79 | 6.472% | $84.954 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.33 | $723.8172 | $723.81 | $723.85 | $723.80 | |