| 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 | $144.77 | 8.712% | $157.3824 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.73 | 4.684% | $242.5842 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.32 | 9.421% | $25.517 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.98 | 8.293% | $179.7447 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.44 | 10.688% | $12.6627 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.97 | 5.538% | $178.3276 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.44 | 10.451% | $31.4123 | $31.41 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.65 | $827.6309 | $827.62 | $827.65 | $827.60 | |