| 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 | $142.70 | 8.514% | $154.8495 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.75 | 7.150% | $214.0321 | $214.03 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.50 | 13.653% | $243.7857 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.69 | 7.763% | $28.7619 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.46 | 10.204% | $86.4661 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.40 | 12.548% | $21.8343 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.72 | 7.687% | $44.927 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.22 | $794.6566 | $794.66 | $794.70 | $794.60 | |