| 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 | $146.28 | 7.578% | $157.3651 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.93 | 8.741% | $42.3329 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.44 | 11.454% | $70.7064 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.30 | 5.559% | $25.6508 | $25.65 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.35 | 6.174% | $38.5942 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.40 | 13.108% | $263.9941 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.27 | 5.687% | $187.3513 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.97 | $785.9948 | $785.99 | $786.00 | $786.10 | |