| 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 | $157.87 | 3.484% | $163.3702 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.26 | 7.360% | $261.1639 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.44 | 9.853% | $201.5143 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.57 | 6.828% | $92.481 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.64 | 3.715% | $5.8495 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.39 | 7.355% | $9.0071 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.89 | 8.866% | $6.4122 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.06 | $739.7982 | $739.79 | $739.75 | $739.80 | |