| 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 | $147.35 | 6.739% | $157.2799 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.53 | 9.284% | $188.5477 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.46 | 6.466% | $200.6458 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.33 | 9.822% | $15.7375 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.88 | 7.811% | $39.7607 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.99 | 6.194% | $252.7311 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.84 | 5.251% | $20.8818 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.38 | $875.5845 | $875.59 | $875.65 | $875.50 | |