| 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 | $147.78 | 5.753% | $156.2818 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.70 | 10.351% | $47.1199 | $47.12 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 10.208% | $79.3167 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.91 | 5.428% | $69.4876 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.51 | 7.649% | $125.4218 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.48 | 9.439% | $187.666 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.63 | 5.756% | $174.1061 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.98 | $839.3999 | $839.41 | $839.35 | $839.40 | |