| 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 | $147.29 | 6.202% | $156.4249 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.50 | 5.274% | $10.001 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.40 | 6.488% | $113.3032 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.71 | 6.411% | $118.8717 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.41 | 13.497% | $8.4101 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.77 | 13.293% | $139.0898 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.88 | 12.395% | $170.7055 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.96 | $716.8062 | $716.80 | $716.75 | $716.80 | |