| 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 | $156.38 | 5.692% | $165.2811 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.84 | 12.744% | $137.3673 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.38 | 8.123% | $112.8588 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.94 | 13.748% | $136.4294 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.47 | 5.840% | $132.7974 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.45 | 7.627% | $24.1623 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.54 | 12.466% | $147.9378 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.00 | $856.8341 | $856.84 | $856.85 | $856.90 | |