| 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 | $144.47 | 7.862% | $155.8282 | $155.83 | $155.85 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.73 | 7.408% | $87.7846 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.71 | 5.532% | $254.0261 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.76 | 11.463% | $228.2316 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.43 | 3.467% | $15.965 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.65 | 5.443% | $62.8967 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.56 | 12.530% | $53.5193 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.31 | $858.2515 | $858.26 | $858.30 | $858.20 | |