| 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 | $145.84 | 8.591% | $158.3691 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.93 | 12.743% | $73.204 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.47 | 3.496% | $179.5345 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.39 | 10.468% | $24.7338 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.35 | 11.635% | $163.3778 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.81 | 12.635% | $92.1467 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.33 | 6.296% | $70.5061 | $70.51 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.12 | $761.8720 | $761.87 | $761.90 | $761.80 | |