| 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 | $145.81 | 7.849% | $157.2546 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.31 | 13.378% | $206.6994 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.85 | 6.201% | $137.902 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.62 | 10.619% | $266.1714 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.74 | 9.696% | $20.557 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.39 | 12.634% | $59.009 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.82 | 4.206% | $84.2193 | $84.22 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.54 | $931.8127 | $931.81 | $931.75 | $931.90 | |