| 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 | $142.74 | 9.443% | $156.2189 | $156.22 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.61 | 5.469% | $72.3623 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.64 | 5.475% | $98.7668 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.32 | 6.759% | $206.3865 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.41 | 9.233% | $118.4195 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.34 | 7.243% | $265.2548 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.90 | 4.214% | $20.7386 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.96 | $938.1474 | $938.15 | $938.10 | $938.20 | |