| 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 | $144.64 | 8.758% | $157.3076 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.77 | 3.541% | $212.0209 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.57 | 5.633% | $36.5173 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.79 | 6.480% | $82.8308 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.46 | 7.363% | $127.1822 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.43 | 4.442% | $77.7362 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.57 | 8.657% | $194.0288 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.23 | $887.6238 | $887.63 | $887.65 | $887.50 | |