| 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 | $147.84 | 6.756% | $157.8281 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.42 | 4.844% | $38.1842 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.94 | 12.655% | $282.6965 | $282.70 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.49 | 9.548% | $96.939 | $96.94 | $96.95 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.73 | 13.354% | $246.8057 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.80 | 7.645% | $77.2891 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.50 | 7.460% | $267.0381 | $267.04 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.72 | $1,166.7807 | $1,166.79 | $1,166.85 | $1,166.70 | |