| 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 | $140.58 | 10.560% | $155.4252 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.49 | 5.218% | $108.8901 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 5.351% | $76.548 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.71 | 10.665% | $277.4482 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.76 | 8.176% | $30.0297 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.31 | 11.513% | $154.2336 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.67 | 8.270% | $67.8528 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.18 | $870.4276 | $870.43 | $870.50 | $870.30 | |