| 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 | $150.35 | 4.538% | $157.1729 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 10.672% | $8.721 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.53 | 10.363% | $80.0463 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.55 | 12.450% | $167.0445 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.25 | 6.801% | $221.3451 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.62 | 5.717% | $23.9132 | $23.91 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.44 | 12.784% | $36.5871 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.62 | $694.8301 | $694.83 | $694.80 | $694.70 | |