| 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 | $143.77 | 8.841% | $156.4807 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.82 | 7.490% | $85.7985 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.85 | 13.175% | $110.7417 | $110.74 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.47 | 8.870% | $60.3902 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.82 | 5.825% | $180.7703 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.70 | 9.297% | $274.0076 | $274.01 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.40 | 10.669% | $41.3902 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.83 | $909.5792 | $909.58 | $909.60 | $909.60 | |