| 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 | $143.80 | 7.485% | $154.5634 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.41 | 10.814% | $209.8928 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.63 | 11.498% | $54.2215 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.43 | 4.611% | $116.568 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.57 | 10.515% | $40.4153 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.87 | 5.857% | $93.0165 | $93.02 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.26 | 12.266% | $148.483 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.97 | $817.1605 | $817.16 | $817.10 | $817.20 | |