| 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 | $143.86 | 7.865% | $155.1746 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.36 | 4.774% | $235.0709 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.43 | 8.863% | $170.2944 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.47 | 12.371% | $88.1775 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.38 | 12.140% | $44.1607 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.90 | 5.488% | $208.7608 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.30 | 6.165% | $59.7709 | $59.77 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.70 | $961.4098 | $961.40 | $961.35 | $961.60 | |