| 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 | $146.62 | 3.853% | $152.2693 | $152.27 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.29 | 8.518% | $172.8583 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.58 | 5.329% | $108.0465 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.57 | 12.413% | $169.2603 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.26 | 4.672% | $136.3457 | $136.35 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.75 | 5.560% | $77.8505 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.78 | 12.710% | $180.088 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.85 | $996.7186 | $996.73 | $996.70 | $996.80 | |