| 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 | $147.72 | 7.340% | $158.5626 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.79 | 9.237% | $207.3209 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.34 | 7.868% | $235.519 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.33 | 3.120% | $18.9019 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.46 | 13.809% | $189.4465 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.74 | 12.600% | $68.3932 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.99 | 12.367% | $78.6457 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.37 | $956.7898 | $956.79 | $956.75 | $956.70 | |