| 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 | $147.87 | 6.360% | $157.2745 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.28 | 3.492% | $173.1214 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.25 | 5.166% | $109.6356 | $109.64 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.88 | 8.120% | $63.6611 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.69 | 13.445% | $121.0345 | $121.03 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.57 | 13.238% | $272.4167 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.60 | 11.199% | $59.6027 | $59.60 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.14 | $956.7465 | $956.74 | $956.70 | $956.70 | |