| 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 | $150.31 | 8.267% | $162.7361 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.75 | 13.454% | $80.2687 | $80.27 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.38 | 5.805% | $105.149 | $105.15 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.87 | 11.310% | $23.2304 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.50 | 13.293% | $47.0166 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.25 | 4.500% | $142.3813 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.81 | 12.208% | $261.2314 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.87 | $822.0135 | $822.02 | $822.05 | $821.90 | |