| 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 | $146.76 | 7.817% | $158.2322 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.56 | 9.657% | $81.7603 | $81.76 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.35 | 9.448% | $252.1135 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.89 | 4.846% | $259.9027 | $259.90 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.33 | 5.388% | $27.7487 | $27.75 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.83 | 11.484% | $31.026 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.78 | 10.688% | $141.4371 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.50 | $952.2205 | $952.22 | $952.25 | $952.10 | |