| 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 | $144.37 | 8.190% | $156.1939 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.61 | 3.120% | $98.593 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.46 | 12.142% | $24.0657 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.56 | 13.162% | $199.7988 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.55 | 3.209% | $43.9154 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.86 | 13.504% | $7.7864 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.91 | 6.676% | $186.587 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.32 | $716.9402 | $716.95 | $716.95 | $717.00 | |