| 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 | $145.97 | 7.726% | $157.2476 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.44 | 12.604% | $7.2517 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.94 | 9.471% | $98.4582 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.37 | 4.673% | $143.7893 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.88 | 10.296% | $66.0452 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.27 | 6.716% | $225.4589 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.49 | 7.505% | $80.0805 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.36 | $778.3314 | $778.34 | $778.35 | $778.40 | |