| 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 | $142.97 | 9.393% | $156.3992 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.37 | 9.692% | $88.1595 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.96 | 12.715% | $225.3849 | $225.38 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.94 | 9.169% | $7.5763 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.94 | 13.715% | $201.2073 | $201.21 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.81 | 7.745% | $200.201 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.44 | 5.468% | $71.1276 | $71.13 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.43 | $950.0558 | $950.06 | $950.10 | $950.10 | |