| 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 | $156.86 | 9.275% | $171.4088 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.32 | 3.385% | $140.9344 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.77 | 9.734% | $157.7646 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.40 | 6.750% | $8.967 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.50 | 3.313% | $93.4983 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.88 | 4.262% | $57.219 | $57.22 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.25 | 13.360% | $139.7162 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.98 | $769.5083 | $769.51 | $769.45 | $769.50 | |