| 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 | $143.96 | 7.819% | $155.2162 | $155.22 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.79 | 12.708% | $224.0522 | $224.05 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.59 | 6.341% | $96.3343 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.89 | 13.336% | $8.9422 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.75 | 11.179% | $29.7404 | $29.74 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.35 | 13.334% | $178.331 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.63 | 7.566% | $166.3293 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.96 | $858.9456 | $858.94 | $859.00 | $858.80 | |