| 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 | $146.60 | 8.695% | $159.3469 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.63 | 9.302% | $71.7349 | $71.73 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.62 | 9.584% | $88.3466 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.29 | 8.779% | $130.8503 | $130.85 | $130.85 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.96 | 8.483% | $17.3139 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.94 | 13.675% | $252.2903 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.67 | 13.566% | $45.0516 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.71 | $764.9345 | $764.93 | $764.95 | $764.90 | |