| 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 | $148.80 | 5.688% | $157.2637 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.27 | 4.727% | $88.2534 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.62 | 9.716% | $180.6145 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.82 | 5.392% | $39.8593 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.79 | 5.373% | $86.1846 | $86.18 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.35 | 12.821% | $272.2935 | $272.29 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.57 | 8.371% | $106.8213 | $106.82 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.22 | $931.2903 | $931.27 | $931.25 | $931.40 | |