| 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 | $144.42 | 8.331% | $156.4516 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.98 | 4.873% | $71.2927 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.61 | 5.629% | $238.3096 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.41 | 7.500% | $7.9658 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.44 | 11.515% | $85.2421 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.41 | 13.775% | $104.0017 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.29 | 13.380% | $12.8006 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.56 | $676.0641 | $676.06 | $676.05 | $676.10 | |