| 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 | $159.76 | 7.841% | $172.2868 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.43 | 7.178% | $117.2849 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.82 | 8.525% | $153.9102 | $153.91 | $153.90 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.71 | 6.114% | $9.2425 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.55 | 11.246% | $11.7365 | $11.74 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.47 | 7.765% | $239.7448 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.65 | 8.130% | $157.4913 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.39 | $861.6970 | $861.69 | $861.75 | $861.60 | |