| 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 | $157.98 | 6.609% | $168.4209 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.74 | 4.621% | $102.2566 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.32 | 10.156% | $109.4069 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.81 | 5.872% | $77.0854 | $77.09 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.55 | 6.457% | $39.9746 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.49 | 13.262% | $168.1827 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.86 | 6.358% | $87.0647 | $87.06 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.75 | $752.3918 | $752.39 | $752.35 | $752.50 | |