| 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 | $140.48 | 11.438% | $156.5481 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.66 | 9.242% | $85.9298 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.80 | 12.117% | $8.7451 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.84 | 7.833% | $226.2768 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.72 | 11.343% | $87.6492 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.99 | 5.276% | $90.5268 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.56 | 10.353% | $115.3851 | $115.39 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.05 | $771.0609 | $771.08 | $771.15 | $770.90 | |