| 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 | $150.93 | 7.725% | $162.5893 | $162.59 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.71 | 12.481% | $62.6632 | $62.66 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.75 | 3.607% | $88.843 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.29 | 8.499% | $56.7341 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.79 | 13.550% | $147.3765 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.62 | 6.486% | $259.4212 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.35 | 3.504% | $39.6938 | $39.69 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.44 | $817.3211 | $817.31 | $817.35 | $817.30 | |