| 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 | $144.53 | 9.420% | $158.1447 | $158.14 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.50 | 9.776% | $240.9583 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.37 | 5.839% | $57.5447 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.31 | 6.239% | $7.7661 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.75 | 6.565% | $147.8589 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.28 | 10.162% | $162.2466 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.65 | 7.143% | $27.4822 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.39 | $802.0015 | $802.00 | $802.00 | $802.00 | |