| 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 | $147.41 | 7.705% | $158.7679 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.51 | 4.757% | $60.2458 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.93 | 8.635% | $49.8961 | $49.90 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.97 | 10.556% | $107.2062 | $107.21 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.30 | 5.590% | $168.2049 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.58 | 6.733% | $59.3222 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.50 | 6.648% | $223.4276 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.20 | $827.0707 | $827.08 | $827.05 | $827.00 | |