| 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 | $142.97 | 8.505% | $155.1296 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.64 | 3.851% | $88.938 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.51 | 9.703% | $225.4506 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.46 | 5.762% | $137.9771 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.34 | 10.113% | $20.1947 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.91 | 13.781% | $94.3358 | $94.34 | $94.35 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.45 | 9.391% | $125.198 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.28 | $847.2238 | $847.23 | $847.30 | $847.20 | |