| 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 | $147.27 | 6.728% | $157.1783 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.80 | 5.608% | $153.9765 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.95 | 7.643% | $54.8441 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.26 | 9.289% | $106.2945 | $106.29 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.54 | 3.389% | $39.8461 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.38 | 11.745% | $269.7301 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.90 | 5.132% | $57.7175 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.10 | $839.5871 | $839.59 | $839.65 | $839.50 | |