| 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 | $150.93 | 5.517% | $159.2568 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.67 | 6.383% | $103.9043 | $103.90 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.64 | 7.142% | $77.8279 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.71 | 8.645% | $231.0988 | $231.10 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.97 | 7.527% | $91.3657 | $91.37 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.42 | 11.798% | $98.8518 | $98.85 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.59 | 13.158% | $11.9834 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.93 | $774.2887 | $774.29 | $774.30 | $774.40 | |