| 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 | $143.35 | 6.215% | $152.2592 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.34 | 8.752% | $190.6858 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.71 | 5.437% | $81.9351 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.26 | 9.695% | $23.3212 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.54 | 4.185% | $7.8555 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.51 | 8.398% | $61.2557 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.76 | 3.687% | $221.6413 | $221.64 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.47 | $738.9538 | $738.97 | $738.95 | $739.00 | |