| 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 | $146.51 | 8.304% | $158.6762 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.93 | 6.314% | $106.2396 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.95 | 7.721% | $256.3221 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.41 | 5.673% | $30.0217 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.77 | 13.618% | $261.0601 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.28 | 12.122% | $12.6474 | $12.65 | $12.65 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.65 | 8.841% | $88.8687 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.50 | $913.8358 | $913.84 | $913.80 | $913.80 | |