| 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 | $137.67 | 7.229% | $147.6222 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 3.114% | $78.2429 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.60 | 8.238% | $250.6792 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.33 | 8.750% | $92.7964 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.97 | 11.738% | $183.2168 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 10.527% | $196.1412 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.99 | 6.158% | $24.4057 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.90 | $973.1044 | $973.11 | $973.10 | $973.00 | |