| 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 | $147.55 | 7.606% | $158.7727 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.50 | 7.281% | $136.7833 | $136.78 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.99 | 4.190% | $63.5455 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.57 | 3.419% | $82.2905 | $82.29 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.35 | 13.367% | $38.9416 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.41 | 4.855% | $29.7893 | $29.79 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.95 | 7.829% | $260.8923 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.32 | $771.0152 | $771.01 | $771.05 | $771.00 | |