| 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 | $147.38 | 10.872% | $163.4032 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 5.242% | $25.637 | $25.64 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.64 | 11.427% | $58.6552 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.71 | 11.862% | $70.1487 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.55 | 13.699% | $209.8315 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.36 | 7.387% | $153.95 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.91 | 12.126% | $97.4487 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.91 | $779.0743 | $779.08 | $779.10 | $779.00 | |