| 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 | $147.83 | 6.184% | $156.9718 | $156.97 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.63 | 8.554% | $39.7633 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.54 | 9.343% | $79.3174 | $79.32 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.78 | 11.454% | $172.5085 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.58 | 7.699% | $115.8626 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.48 | 4.223% | $97.4277 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.84 | 6.555% | $221.4639 | $221.46 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.68 | $883.3152 | $883.31 | $883.25 | $883.40 | |