| 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 | $238.91 | 6.627% | $254.7426 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 10.574% | $158.4747 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.60 | 6.546% | $103.9889 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.76 | 12.725% | $8.7475 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.98 | 12.517% | $84.3652 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 11.678% | $161.7321 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.47 | 3.162% | $79.9196 | $79.92 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.86 | $851.9706 | $851.97 | $851.95 | $851.90 | |