| 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 | $149.71 | 5.799% | $158.3917 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.46 | 10.574% | $9.3546 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.79 | 8.145% | $65.7413 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.77 | 3.802% | $177.2627 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.39 | 12.695% | $276.5423 | $276.54 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 9.609% | $119.145 | $119.15 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.57 | 9.335% | $24.6769 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.39 | $831.1145 | $831.11 | $831.15 | $831.10 | |