| 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 | $140.62 | 9.684% | $154.2376 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.88 | 3.405% | $71.2254 | $71.23 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.29 | 6.448% | $103.5633 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.69 | 9.217% | $186.4225 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.67 | 8.613% | $21.3642 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.85 | 4.793% | $186.3744 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.42 | 7.778% | $235.4087 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.42 | $958.5961 | $958.59 | $958.55 | $958.60 | |