| 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 | $146.77 | 6.746% | $156.6711 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.70 | 7.774% | $36.3198 | $36.32 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.27 | 8.490% | $185.8108 | $185.81 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.87 | 5.197% | $234.4526 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.98 | 13.774% | $188.8421 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.59 | 5.166% | $186.7643 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.73 | 11.720% | $158.3408 | $158.34 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.91 | $1,147.2015 | $1,147.19 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.20 | |