| 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 | $144.78 | 9.274% | $158.2069 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.69 | 6.487% | $75.2757 | $75.28 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.71 | 3.110% | $103.8421 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.53 | 7.536% | $39.2829 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.80 | 11.248% | $141.0625 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 4.357% | $79.1548 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.88 | 5.454% | $101.1093 | $101.11 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.24 | $697.9342 | $697.93 | $697.95 | $698.00 | |