| 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 | $141.62 | 11.395% | $157.7576 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.77 | 10.661% | $188.9758 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.60 | 8.574% | $267.7435 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.57 | 10.492% | $6.1544 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.75 | 9.698% | $53.4778 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.97 | 8.739% | $8.6665 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.78 | 3.180% | $165.8928 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.06 | $848.6684 | $848.67 | $848.70 | $848.80 | |