| 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 | $143.40 | 6.808% | $153.1627 | $153.16 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.92 | 8.668% | $202.0355 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.98 | 6.489% | $8.4978 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.96 | 3.854% | $43.5771 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.49 | 6.755% | $40.0224 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.77 | 12.718% | $169.9449 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.93 | 10.469% | $130.2761 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.45 | $747.5165 | $747.52 | $747.55 | $747.50 | |