| 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 | $144.27 | 7.289% | $154.7858 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.48 | 6.514% | $152.8263 | $152.83 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.61 | 6.752% | $260.0585 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.63 | 12.198% | $192.5654 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.79 | 11.686% | $16.5184 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.27 | 9.636% | $70.4631 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.35 | 13.712% | $32.2374 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.40 | $879.4549 | $879.47 | $879.45 | $879.50 | |