| 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 | $147.71 | 3.760% | $153.2639 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.47 | 6.223% | $22.8061 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.56 | 12.159% | $16.3304 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.80 | 10.775% | $8.6405 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.70 | 9.319% | $107.8979 | $107.90 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.32 | 7.621% | $172.538 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.86 | 5.156% | $208.0617 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.42 | $689.5385 | $689.54 | $689.55 | $689.50 | |