| 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 | $147.43 | 7.343% | $158.2558 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.64 | 7.214% | $29.6339 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.25 | 3.520% | $211.4396 | $211.44 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.27 | 13.491% | $16.1952 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.32 | 7.785% | $126.4534 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.29 | 6.452% | $240.8902 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.27 | 11.750% | $196.9817 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.47 | $979.8498 | $979.85 | $979.90 | $979.90 | |