| 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 | $144.50 | 12.500% | $162.5625 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.62 | 7.310% | $141.2414 | $141.24 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 6.507% | $86.9097 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.39 | 13.166% | $75.1309 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.92 | 9.300% | $88.4456 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.60 | 5.186% | $93.1948 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.32 | 8.777% | $166.7769 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.95 | $814.2618 | $814.26 | $814.30 | $814.20 | |