| 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 | $144.33 | 9.297% | $157.7484 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.71 | 3.653% | $129.2657 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.78 | 12.775% | $244.4736 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.25 | 10.160% | $107.1306 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.48 | 13.139% | $92.1857 | $92.19 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.45 | 3.626% | $108.2374 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.27 | 9.548% | $37.5421 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.27 | $876.5835 | $876.59 | $876.60 | $876.50 | |