| 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 | $148.68 | 6.433% | $158.2446 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.98 | 9.300% | $56.8141 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.75 | 6.139% | $193.969 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.48 | 9.746% | $68.5693 | $68.57 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.98 | 12.767% | $7.8711 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.90 | 4.551% | $181.8142 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.33 | 4.722% | $195.1285 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.10 | $862.4108 | $862.40 | $862.35 | $862.40 | |