| 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 | $141.50 | 4.709% | $148.1632 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.97 | 3.277% | $174.5071 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.43 | 6.221% | $21.701 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.96 | 6.515% | $116.0587 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.71 | 10.335% | $26.1604 | $26.16 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.70 | 9.194% | $209.3249 | $209.32 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.74 | 13.292% | $60.8831 | $60.88 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.01 | $756.7984 | $756.79 | $756.75 | $756.90 | |