| 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 | $144.99 | 8.436% | $157.2214 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.98 | 11.232% | $96.7496 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.38 | 5.453% | $26.764 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.88 | 12.619% | $14.5053 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.40 | 6.621% | $113.4447 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.89 | 9.712% | $90.9403 | $90.94 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.47 | 7.529% | $95.1309 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.99 | $594.7562 | $594.75 | $594.75 | $594.60 | |