| 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 | $234.73 | 9.553% | $257.1538 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.75 | 8.250% | $77.6694 | $77.67 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.86 | 3.621% | $28.8688 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.67 | 3.841% | $66.1156 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.72 | 11.139% | $159.729 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 4.374% | $155.0058 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.88 | 9.650% | $168.7294 | $168.73 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.12 | $913.2718 | $913.28 | $913.25 | $913.30 | |