| 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 | $146.49 | 11.591% | $163.4697 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 10.749% | $8.6606 | $8.66 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.75 | 13.539% | $197.274 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.59 | 10.368% | $27.1395 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.71 | 7.212% | $144.4253 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.91 | 3.803% | $225.1591 | $225.16 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.58 | 11.790% | $137.0322 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.85 | $903.1604 | $903.16 | $903.15 | $903.20 | |