| 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 | $147.95 | 7.576% | $159.1587 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.80 | 11.197% | $85.3993 | $85.40 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.77 | 10.333% | $266.7521 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.49 | 10.150% | $66.6297 | $66.63 | $66.65 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.79 | 7.828% | $63.3921 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.51 | 6.312% | $59.0138 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.32 | 10.454% | $83.194 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.63 | $783.5397 | $783.53 | $783.55 | $783.60 | |