| 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 | $145.27 | 7.476% | $156.1304 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.84 | 10.382% | $7.5501 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.60 | 12.858% | $180.1214 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.47 | 9.229% | $203.6793 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.26 | 13.624% | $88.9221 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.45 | 11.249% | $18.3005 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.80 | 8.175% | $31.1544 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.69 | $685.8582 | $685.85 | $685.85 | $685.90 | |