| 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 | $140.38 | 12.378% | $157.7562 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.81 | 10.560% | $77.1819 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.37 | 6.749% | $225.6354 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.83 | 13.133% | $17.909 | $17.91 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.60 | 10.396% | $16.1178 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.59 | 5.574% | $50.2427 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.84 | 5.683% | $172.0942 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.42 | $716.9372 | $716.94 | $716.95 | $716.90 | |