| 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 | $147.56 | 6.655% | $157.3801 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.60 | 4.654% | $220.4013 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.41 | 5.487% | $195.5834 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.26 | 9.769% | $72.7329 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.31 | 12.826% | $96.2519 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.59 | 6.431% | $206.0398 | $206.04 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.47 | 3.735% | $28.496 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.20 | $976.8854 | $976.88 | $976.95 | $976.90 | |