| 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 | $142.55 | 8.475% | $154.6311 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 13.687% | $90.529 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.83 | 4.364% | $90.6193 | $90.62 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.35 | 10.807% | $203.1646 | $203.16 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.55 | 11.668% | $163.6495 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.45 | 3.451% | $26.3283 | $26.33 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.50 | 9.600% | $86.036 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.86 | $814.9578 | $814.96 | $815.00 | $814.80 | |