| 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 | $147.55 | 6.697% | $157.4314 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.30 | 5.679% | $39.4183 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.80 | 5.609% | $215.2311 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.67 | 8.663% | $25.7205 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.36 | 10.607% | $166.3087 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.77 | 11.769% | $39.9798 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.36 | 10.438% | $226.7955 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.81 | $870.8853 | $870.89 | $870.90 | $870.80 | |