| 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 | $149.63 | 8.430% | $162.2438 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.28 | 13.774% | $165.2909 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.72 | 6.869% | $108.7071 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.43 | 11.158% | $6.0359 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.62 | 7.643% | $134.1447 | $134.14 | $134.15 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.51 | 5.675% | $18.5037 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.85 | 12.560% | $276.7288 | $276.73 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.04 | $871.6549 | $871.65 | $871.70 | $871.50 | |