| 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 | $142.26 | 8.507% | $154.3621 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.98 | 3.870% | $7.2501 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.33 | 6.570% | $182.5864 | $182.59 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.92 | 7.712% | $207.798 | $207.80 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.92 | 4.192% | $166.6238 | $166.62 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.44 | 8.223% | $6.9696 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.68 | 6.589% | $229.8912 | $229.89 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.53 | $955.4812 | $955.48 | $955.45 | $955.60 | |