| 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 | $157.25 | 9.557% | $172.2784 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.47 | 12.564% | $158.1187 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.60 | 4.601% | $37.238 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.62 | 9.742% | $63.2333 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.87 | 4.656% | $55.3316 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.33 | 7.287% | $47.5603 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.76 | 8.345% | $183.9265 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.90 | $717.6868 | $717.69 | $717.75 | $717.60 | |