| 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 | $144.32 | 9.758% | $158.4027 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.78 | 12.165% | $72.6605 | $72.66 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.71 | 4.307% | $230.216 | $230.22 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.45 | 8.360% | $76.3396 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.93 | 10.439% | $39.6807 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.79 | 3.686% | $229.9652 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.95 | 12.693% | $68.6864 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.93 | $875.9511 | $875.96 | $875.95 | $876.00 | |